Willie Lee Wright Sr.

Willie Lee Wright Sr.

Willie Wright Obituary

Published by Scott's Funeral Home - Richmond from Aug. 22 to Aug. 28, 2008.
WRIGHT, Willie Lee Sr., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at his home in Glen Allen, Va. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Edna Walden Wright; daughter, Chawanda W. Glaspie; son, Willie Lee "Tokey" Wright Jr.; son-in-law, Ricky L. Glaspie; daughter-in-law, Christina M. Wright; three grandchildren, Sidney and Brooklyn Wright, and Jordan Moreno; twin godsons, Sean and Juan Wright; two sisters, Helen Corbett and Elaine Parker; two brothers, R. Bernard and Sylvester Wright; a special niece, Storie Armani; 11 brothers-in-law, nine sisters-in-law, one uncle, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where the family will receive friends on Thursday, August 28, from 7 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Friday, August 29, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 8775 Mt. Olive Ave., Glen Allen, Va. Pastor Dr. J. Rayfield Vines Jr., of Hungary Road Baptist Church, officiating. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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October 3, 2008

Sonja Morgan posted to the memorial.

August 29, 2008

Valeria Edwards-Jones posted to the memorial.

August 29, 2008

Cheryl A. Palmer posted to the memorial.

Sonja Morgan

October 3, 2008

To the wright family,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr Willie...My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family...may god give you the strength to uplift you in your time of bereavement. (a former coworker from Wikoff Color)

Valeria Edwards-Jones

August 29, 2008

Ms. Edna, Chawanda, and Tokey:
We will always remember Mr. Wright from our neighborhood family circle, and we will also miss his warm and friendly wave and smile. May God bless, comfort and strengthen you in this special time of need.

Cheryl A. Palmer

August 29, 2008

Edna,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of loss. Much love and kisses to you.

Respectfully submitted.

Valeria Robinson

August 29, 2008

Our Deepest Sympathy, God bring peace to you all.

Judy Brown

August 29, 2008

Edna and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May memories bring you comfort.

Arlington & Gerldine Robinson Sr.

August 28, 2008

May God be with you in your time of sorrow.

Irish Kelly

August 28, 2008

Edna and Family,
Please know my prayers and thoughts are with you during this homegoing of Willie Lee. My love and support are with you.

Deborah Earley

August 28, 2008

To Elaine Wright and Family,
May god grant you peace during your time of breavement.

Zolandria Friday

August 27, 2008

The Wright Family
Sharing in your sorrow, may you sense the Lord healing your heart.
With deepest sympathy.

Doretha Fowlkes

August 27, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

DOROTHY JONES

August 27, 2008

I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT WILLIE LEE.I HAVE KNOWN HIM ALL MY LIFE. I WILL BE PRAYING FOR ALL .OF YOU

Esther & Stephanie White

August 27, 2008

Ms. Wright (Edna), Chawanda and "Tokey", my payers and thoughts are with you during this time. Mr. Willie Lee Wright (as I always called him) with his soft spoken voice and smooth smile will be truly missed, but the beauty of it all is that his memories will forever be with us.

Prayfully,

Wayne Banks

August 27, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Mary Claud-Walker

August 27, 2008

Edna and family, On behalf of the Claud family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, father and grandfather. Just know that you all have our deepest sympathy and prayers of love. If we can help in any way, we are no further than a phone call away.
I can be reached at 804-516-5023 or 257-5822.

Larry F. Forrest

August 27, 2008

To the Wright Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.

David Turner

August 26, 2008

Edna and Family sorry to hear about your lost. Willie lee was great guy. I will remember Willie Lee as the big brother that taught me and Sylvester all about fast cars, and how to smile. May GOD'S blessing continue with you and family.

Mary Marks/ Co-worker

August 26, 2008

Chawanda & Family,

May the Lord pure out his LOVE to mend your broken hearts during this diffucult time. Trust in the Lord, with all thy heart lean not to your on understanding. God Bless

Verneal Reid Blackiston

August 26, 2008

Edna & family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

(Velma Freeman Holland's neice)

Joyce Baker

August 26, 2008

To the Wright Family,
The nights have been dark and hard but the joy of your love one waking in heaven should bring comfort and peace to you. He is now in the arms of the the One that can take away all suffering and pain. May God bring you peace in this trying time.
Joyce R. Baker

Carla Lawrence

August 26, 2008

Words can not express how sorry I am to hear of your loss. Please know that you will be in my prayers during this difficult time.

Teresa Parham

August 26, 2008

Our love,prayers,and thoughts are with you always,your friend,and sister in Christ,Teresa Parham,and family.

From the Staff of Scott's Funeral Home

August 26, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

BETTY PURKEY

August 25, 2008

I HAVE WORKED WITH WILLIE FOR THE PAST 14 YEARS AND WE ALWAYS HAD FUN AT WORK. HE WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND FOREMOST AND A WONDERFUL COWORKER. I WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH.

Myra Smith

August 25, 2008

Chawanda and Family,

My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God wrap you in His arms and walk with you during this difficult time.

Beverly Sims, Fannie Thrower and Family

August 22, 2008

To the Family........Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Nicole Eason, Tyra and Stella Dickerson

August 22, 2008

Mrs. Wright and Family

May the blessings of love be upon you,
May its peace abide with you,
May its essence illuminate your heart,
Now and forever more
Blessing

Sorry to hear of your lost, God bless.

Talisha S

August 22, 2008

To Chawanda and Family
I'm sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bridget

August 22, 2008

Take comfort in knowing Willie is in a much better place!

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