Bridget Lynch Hargrove, a resident of La Marque, Texas, passed peacefully on April 7, 2025 at the age of 80.  She was born January 30, 1945, in Alexandria, Louisiana.  Bridget was the youngest daughter of Dr. Weldon and Minnie Lou Lynch of Oakdale, Louisiana.

Bridget was fiercely independent, and family lore has it that she insisted on selecting her own clothes from the age of six.  She grew up in Oakdale, graduating from Oakdale High School, where she formed lasting friendships and was actively involved in several organizations, including being Drum Major for the Oakdale Warriors.  She attended the University of South Louisiana in Lafayette, Louisiana.

During her professional career, whether in the Galveston County District Attorney’s office or 212^th District court, Bridget took pride in her work and played a key role in every aspect of her job.  In retirement, she enjoyed the antiques and collectibles business.

At home, Bridget was the consummate interior designer and entertained family, hosting many Thanksgiving dinners for her Louisiana and Texas relatives.  Her yard was a special pleasure, especially the flowers, and birdwatching had become a favorite pastime.  When the gold finch arrived in January, she claimed to have more than anyone else in the neighborhood.

Bridget was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Weldon Lynch and Minnie Lou Chittick Lynch.

She is survived by her husband, Matthew V. Hargrove, III, her children, Rachel Hargrove Schaeffer and husband Eric and Matthew V. Hargrove, IV.  She is also survived by 5 grandchildren who knew her as Grammy – Hannah Schaeffer, Jackson Schaeffer and wife Natalie, Luke Schaeffer, Charlotte Schaeffer and Ashlyn Hargrove.  She is also survived by her sister, Jenny Lynch Royer and husband Robert and her children, Swann Royer Van Delden and husband Hans and Daniel Royer.