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Vivian Joan Wright

1944 - 2018

Vivian Joan Wright obituary, 1944-2018, Fort Worth, TX

BORN

1944

DIED

2018

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Vivian Wright Obituary

Vivian Joan Wright FORT WORTH--Vivian Joan Walker Wright, 73, transitioned to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. HOMEGOING CELEBRATION: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, at East Saint Paul Baptist Church, 5300 Oak Grove Road West. Wake: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at East Saint Paul Baptist Church. Vivian, a retired teacher for Fort Worth Independent School District, took great pride in being a dedicated educator for 39 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Victor Von Walker Sr.; mother, Frances Laverne Walker; and sister, Kay Frances Sillemon. SURVIVORS: Her husband of 49 years, Homer Wright; daughters, Chandra Wright and Charla (Jules) Staten; grandchildren, Caitlyn Joan and Jules Jerome Staten, Jr.; her siblings, Ruth Robinson, Delores Godfrey, Victor Von (Jana) Walker Jr., Tanya Walker Wells, Rev. Ernest Terry Walker, Steven Wayne Walker, and Paul Douglas Walker; in-laws, Maxine David, Dr. Raymond (Martha) Wright Jr., Winfred (Barbara Jean) Wright; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Published by Star-Telegram from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2018.
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Extending our deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. Our heart felt prayers and blessings are with you: May our Lord wrap you and yours in His perfect love, hope and strength.

Joe and Jerrie Wright & family

January 21, 2018

You and your family will be in our prayers.Sis Wright was a great teacher(Mission).

Toy Robinson

January 21, 2018

I'm so very sorry for your loss, may the words at 1peter5:7comfort you in knowing that God really does care about you in this time of sorrow.

January 21, 2018

Condolences to my dear friend Charla and the entire Family. May the precious memories you hold near and dear comfort you and give you peace. Much Love

Mrs. Debra Barnes

January 21, 2018

My condolences to the family.

Darlyne Hogan

January 20, 2018

My condolences to homer and the family.Vivian and i were class mates.class of 1962 pickard high in Brenham Texas.

Jaunita johnson Greer

January 20, 2018

I love you Poochie, and will miss you very much. Your 1st cousin Mack Williams

Mack Williams

January 20, 2018

Dr. Wright and Mrs.
Sincere condolences on the demise of your sister- in - law. My prayers are with you and your family.

God Bless,
Mrs. Jerry Thomas & Family

Jessyl Thomas

January 20, 2018

Our deepest condolences.

Dimitri & Regina Smith

January 20, 2018

Rest In Peace Sister in law. Gonna miss your smile and most of all your witty personality. You all ways made me laugh. Thanks for taking care of my brother all these years!!!

Love you much.

Winfred Wright

January 20, 2018

Sister Wright, you will be missed. Every time, I look at "your" pew in church, you will be remembered. Save a place for us. Love you.

Shelby W

January 19, 2018

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will certainly miss her. Many memories. Jean Dillon and Family

Jean Dillon

January 19, 2018

Barbara Tompkins-Brown

January 19, 2018

I met Vivian (Homer is my cousin) in 1969 when we moved to Fort Worth. I was a young bring and she taught be so much about starting and maintaining a family and home. She also taught me how to do some serious shopping. Our families shared many Saturday evening over dinner or playing cards in each other's homes.
She loved God and her family. May our Lord bless you, Homer, the girls/grandchildren and family.
Rest in peace my friend.
Pastor Bernie Jackson

Bernie Jackson

January 19, 2018

I met Vivian (Homer is my cousin) in 1969 when we moved to Fort Worth. I was a young bring and she taught be so much about starting and maintaining a family and home. She also taught me how to do some serious shopping. Our families shared many Saturday evening over dinner or playing cards in each other's homes.
She loved God and her family. May our Lord bless you, Homer, the girls/grandchildren and family.
Rest in peace my friend.

January 19, 2018

I met Vivian (Homer is my cousin)in 1969 when I moved to Fort Worth as a young bride. She taught me so much about starting and maintaining a family and home. She also taught me how to do some serious shopping. We had so many wonderful years visiting and playing cards in each others' homes. She loved God and she loved her family. May God bless you, Homer, the girls, grandchildren and family. Rest in peace my friend.

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Pastor Bernie Jackson

Bernie Jackson

January 19, 2018

Good-by dear friend. I will surely miss you. Farewell for now. See you in the morning.

Mr and Mrs Eugene (Lois) Thompson, Jr

January 19, 2018

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Richard & Shelia Davis

Acquaintance

January 19, 2018

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19

Wake

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

East Saint Paul Baptist Church

5300 Oak Grove, Rd. West., Fort Worth, TX

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20

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

East Saint Paul Baptist Church

5300 Oak Grove, Rd. West, Fort Worth, TX

Funeral services provided by:

Laurel Land Funeral Home and Laurel Land Memorial Park

7100 CROWLEY RD, Fort Worth, TX 76134

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