Lila WRIGHT Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Lila McCulley Wright, 79, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Aug. 30, 2010.
She was born in Covington, Va. Mrs. Wright was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church. She retired in 1991 from Newport News Public Schools as a bus dispatcher. Fondest memories include her ability to always speak her mind, and a never ending zest for life.
Survivors include five children, Jimmy, David and his wife, Cindy, Betty Myrrh, Beverly and her husband, Tim, and Bethna and her husband, Jack; three grandchildren, Nicole, Amy, and Andy; and eight great-grandchildren, Austin, Madison, Zachary, Caleb, MacKenzie, Elizabeth, Lane, and Dylan; and her dog, B.J.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, James W. Wright.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at W. J .Smith & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at Faith Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Charles Tucker officiating. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
The family would like to express special thanks to Visiting Angels and caregiver, Jonya Burns, for bringing comfort to Lila and a peace to the family.
The family requests memorial donations be made to Faith Presbyterian Church, 657 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601 or Alzheimer's Association, Hampton Roads Chapter, 6350 Center Drive, Suite 102, Norfolk, VA 23502.
Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Sep. 1 to Sep. 2, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Lila WRIGHT

14 Entries

September 18, 2010

you are so missed

Lulu

September 15, 2010

Mom, Your in my thoughts and I miss you

Anne and Luther Lewis

September 3, 2010

David and Cindy,
We were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

September 3, 2010

We are sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Bethna and to the rest of your family.

Robby, Bob, Mike

September 2, 2010

Wright Family, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I felt like I grew up with all of you while we were both working together at Newport News School Bus Transportation. We had good times together. My prayers are with you and continue to be supportative to each other. Love, Patsy Queensberry, Newport News, VA

September 2, 2010

Wright family, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I feel I grew up with all of you while I worked with your mom. You were her world. I know you will miss her and my prayers are with you at this time. Stay strong and support each other for your mom.

Phyllis Vess

September 1, 2010

With sympathy and fond memories of Lila and James. I was just a young girl in Low Moor when they were in school. I have fond memories of both of them. Phyllis Shields Vess

Pat Parker

September 1, 2010

Where do I start, where do I end,, to all my old close friends and family of "Lila Lee".. I'm sorry to hear about Mom and I didn't even know about Pop,, Sorry I've lost touch over the years, May God be with you,

Stewart Goodwin

September 1, 2010

I was sorry to hear of Lila's passing. She was the last of the "Clifton Forge crew" who moved to Newport News back in the '50s and early '60s. I know they were all standing there to welcome her into heaven and they had a wonderful party in her honor. God bless each of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

September 1, 2010

I have considered myself blessed all these years to have known and been influenced by such a special lady We all called her "Mom Wright" in high school but she truely was a second mother to me in so many ways I felt I had an entire second family To my "sibs" I am so sorry for your loss But it is heaven's gain and you know she is up there bending "Pop's" ear about what went on while he was gone!
I loved her dearly and I continue to love you all
Lois Wiseman Shields

Luwana Jones

September 1, 2010

Jimmy, David, Betty, Beverly & Bethna,
I was so sorry to here of your Mom's passing. She was a fine lady, a good e-mail buddy and long time friend. I know she is happy now that she is back with your Dad, if there is anything we can do please let us know.

Rob Bogle

September 1, 2010

God bless you Lila, you will be missed!

Cheryl Nicholas

September 1, 2010

Love and life were the two things that I will always remember about Lila. If she liked you, you always knew it and she loved life. For all of the trials in her life, she never let her faith wavier. I always had a great respect for her and she will always hold a special place in my heart.
Peace be with you all...
Cheryl

Fran Ray

September 1, 2010

I remember Lila from when I first started working at Transporation for N.N. Public Schools. Between herself, the original Mr. Jackson, Don Hammond, Bob, Pasty Queensberry, Mac, Joe Goforth and Oneeta Martin, they ran a very efficient operation at the SCOT lot. I missed Lila when she retired and I miss working those days. I worked with a lot of good people who have passed on to that big bus lot in the sky but I still hold their memories in my heart.
May God bless and comfort her loved ones left behind here in this world.

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