Bridgette Ilene Smith Dingus

June 26, 1978 - January 10, 2021

Bridgette Ilene Smith Dingus, 42, of Bristol, VA passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Morristown, TN on June 26, 1978, the daughter of James Edward Smith and Joyce Yvonna Eidson Smith. She was preceded in death by her Maternal Grandparents, Claude Lee Eidson and Irene Browder Eidson and her Paternal Grandparents, James Matt Smith and Mary Alice Longworth. Bridgette was a loving and devoted wife, daughter, mother, bibi, sister, aunt and friend. She graduated college with several associates degrees including degrees in computer technology and web design. Bridgette worked at Holston IT as an IT Technician and support specialist for several years and owned her own business. Outside of work Bridgette enjoyed traveling, live music, concerts, going to beach and enjoying the warm weather. She also enjoyed photography, ATV riding, boating out on the lake and spending time with her friends and family. Bridgette is survived by her loving husband of 4 years, Douglas Stewart Dingus; two brothers, Mark Edward Smith (Brandi) of Rogersville, TN and Jerry Hunter Smith (Shannon) of Church Hill, TN; two sisters, Sharon Kay Smith of Nebraska and Carol (Cis) Anne Greene (Becca) of Rogersville, TN; three sons, Alexander Ray Dingus (Katie) of Bristol, VA, Zachary Stewart Dingus of Bristol, VA, and Jonathan Kace Dingus of Bristol, VA; one grandson, Maddox Ray Dingus; her special fur baby, Fiesty; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services. The funeral service will follow at Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services with Pastor Tim Meredith officiating. The service will be live streamed on the Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services Facebook page starting a few minutes prior of the service, www.facebook.com/Blevins-Funeral-Cremation-Services-133931433324124. The committal service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 am, Friday, January 15, 2021 in Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from friends and family. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105,www.stjude.org/donate/donate and to The Humane Society of Washington County TN, 2101 W. Walnut Street Johnson City, TN 37604, www.hswctn.networkforgood.com/projects/119181-animal-life-saving-appeal-2020. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com. Bridgette Dingus and her family are in the care of Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services, 417 Lee St., Bristol, VA 24201; ph.#: (276) 669-6141.