Ruthie Lee Wright

1934 - 2018

Ruthie Lee Wright obituary, 1934-2018, Joliet, IL

BORN

1934

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Minor-Morris Funeral Home, Ltd.

112 Richards St

Joliet, Illinois

Ruthie Wright Obituary

Ruthie Lee Wright

Ruthie Lee Wright (Nee Loggins) passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital.

She was born September 17, 1934 to the late J. V. and Avanell Loggins in Grenada, Mississippi. Ruthie was married for 56 years to the love of her life and best friend, Jimmie Lee Wright. Ruthie joined the Mar's Hill Church where she served faithfully for more than 55 years. She truly loved the Lord and cherished her family. Ruthie always had an encouraging word, and a helping hand for everyone - both young and old. Her kind spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Ruthie was preceded in death by her beloved parents, J. V. and Avanell Loggins; her loving husband, Jimmie Lee Wright; sister, Cora Lee; brother, Alvin Loggins; aunt, Dony Pryor; two uncles, Ollie Fox and Willie Lee Fox; two grandsons, Deon Loggins and La' Tray Wright.

She leaves to morn her nine children, Jimmie Faye (Samuel) Cartwright, Betty Barnes, Richard Wright, Doris Wright, Billy (Kimberly) Wright, Brenda (Jerry) Robinson, and Anthony Wright, all of Joliet, Bobby (Patricia) Mack, Elkhart, IN, Willie (Martha) Loggins of Chicago Heights; four sisters, Lula Mae Liddell of Amityville, NY, Elzena Wright of Grenada, MS, Willie Mae Loggins and Edna Blackmon of Joliet; three brothers, Rufus Loggins of Atlanta, GA, Frank Loggins and J.V. Loggins, Jr. of Joliet; twenty-four grandchildren, forty-eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation for Ruthie Lee Wright will be held on Friday, January 12, 2018, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Prayer Tower Ministries Church of God in Christ, 500 Stryker Avenue, Joliet, IL., Pastor Warren C. Dorris, Jr. Homegoing Celebration at 10:00 a.m., Elder Earnest Caldwell, Officiating. Interment immediately following at Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, IL.

Minor-Morris Funeral Home, Ltd.

112 Richards St. (815) 723-1283

Published by Herald-News from Jan. 9 to Jan. 11, 2018.
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Doris
my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family for the loss of your mom she will always be in your heart may God give you and your family strength

Alicia Hicks

January 17, 2018

My Heart goes out to my Husband Billy and the Wright family. God is a good God and has a true Angel by his side with Mother Wright. Love you all (Kimberly Blalock-Wright)

Kimberly Blalock- Wright

January 13, 2018

I HAVE LOVED MOS WRIGHT FOR 37+ YEARS BEST CHURCH MOTHER THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN! SHE WILL BE MISSED AS SHE WAS ALWAYS THE SAME EVERY TIME I SAW HER, SWEET CONCERNED AND ALWAYS SMILING! TAKE YOUR REST GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT YOU HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT YOU HAVE FINISHED YOUR COURSE REST FOR NOW. TO HER FAMILY I KNOW THIS HAS TO BE HARD BECAUSE YOU LOVED HER BUT GOD LOVED HER BEST. YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AND YES SHE WILL BE MISSED BUT ONEDAY WE WILL ALL REUNITE AROUND GOD'S THRONE UNTIL THEN HOLD TO YOUR MEMORIES AND KNOW SHE IS JUST RESTING AND WILL GET UP IN THE MORNING LOVE YOU ALL!

LISA MOULTON

January 12, 2018

Wright Family,

My prayers are with the entire family. Mrs. Wright is a beautiful woman that raised some amazing daughters. My deepest sympathy

Anthony Waddell

January 12, 2018

To the Wright Family,
The Autman and Kimbrough Families send our deepest condolences at the loss of Mother Ruthie Wright. Please know that we are praying for the family. Mother Wright was a beautiful and wonderful woman of God who always had a kind word for everyone she met. She will be greatly missed.

Thelma Kimbrough

January 12, 2018

Sending my condolences Mrs. Wright was a very beautiful hearted person and she will be truly missed

Shawanna and Lonnie Pinnick

January 11, 2018

Marie Harris

January 11, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.The Daniels family.

Estella Daniels

January 9, 2018

Condolences and my deepest sympathy to the family.

Patricia Adams

January 9, 2018

Dear Faye:

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. May God continue to life you and your family up during this time of bereavement.

God Bless:

Love
Theresa Phillips & Family

January 9, 2018

We send our sincere condolences to the Wright family we have known sister Wright throughout the years and she was a sweet person always had a pleasant word to say God bless the family

Judy Campbell

January 9, 2018

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE WRIGHT FAMILY.

Yvette and Stephen Dawson

January 9, 2018

I am sorry to hear that Mrs. Wright passed. She was a very kind person. I am praying for the Wright family.
May God continue to bless the family.

You all have my sympathy,
Prayers from Colorado
Justina Page

January 9, 2018

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Jan

12

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Prayer Tower Ministries Church of God in Christ

500 Stryker Avenue, Joliet, IL

Jan

13

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Prayer Tower Ministries Church of God in Christ

500 Stryker Avenue, Joliet, IL

Jan

13

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Prayer Tower Ministries Church of God in Christ

500 Stryker Avenue, Joliet, IL

Jan

13

Interment

Elmhurst Cemetery

Joliet, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Minor-Morris Funeral Home, Ltd.

112 Richards St, Joliet, IL 60433

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