Kim Bridgman

Kim Bridgman, 64, of Floral passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Batesville. She was born October 10, 1960 at Portland, OR to Allan Hightower and Janet Hightower. She was a special education teacher for 40 years at Midland School District, loved her grandchildren, and enjoyed the animals on her hobby farm.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Jasper Keaton Johnson.

Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Freddy Bridgman of the home; one son, Jared Bridgman (Jennica) of Rogers; one daughter, Danielle Johnson (Keaton) of Batesville; one brother, Tim Hightower of Cape Girardeau, MO; six grandchildren, Shaelyn, Caiden, Quinn, Harper, Jonas, and Lennon along with a host of other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be Thursday, April 24, 2025, 10:00 A.M. at the Compass Church of Batesville with Jared Bridgman officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in the Kyler Cemetery.

Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel.

Honorary Pallbearers are past and present faculty, staff, students, and their families of Midland School District.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Arkansas Special Olympics at 2115 Main St. North Little Rock, AR 72114 www.specialolympicsarkansas.org