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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.
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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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