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Taylor-Wright
AGE: 82 • East Orange
Gladys Estelle Taylor-Wright, of East Orange, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012, as a result of a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Keyport on July 20, 1930 and graduated from Keyport High School. Gladys was married to Roosevelt Lamont Wright Sr. and was preceded in death by her husband and her youngest daughter, Eudora Nate' Wright-Conway. She was an accomplished military wife and homemaker, Eastern Star and enjoyed many activities such as music, oil painting, cards and trips to Atlantic City.
She is survived by her children, Claudia Kelliehan, Sheila (Shelly) Ryans (Jimmy), Roosevelt (Lamont) Wright Jr.; brother, Purcell Taylor (Bessie); 17 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She leaves behind a host of relatives and friends.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012 at Second Baptist Church, 205 Atlantic St., Keyport, NJ 07735.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gladys Taylor-Wright
Claudia Kelliehan
July 31, 2013
It's been a year and Thank you for Your visits just couldn't go thru life without you! Miss you so much!
Shelly Ryans
August 8, 2012
Mommy I love and miss you so much,God took you home and set you free! Thank you for loving and caring for me I'm truly thankful for having you as my mother you will never be forgotten,the loving memories of you will live on in my heart forever til we meet again rest in peace
Vicki Lewis
August 7, 2012
May you be bless as u rest in peace. We were not very close but always had a good time whenever we got together. Since my bro Stan doesn't have access to his email I speak for him when I say he truly misses those bi-weekly visits to see u on girard ave. We love u cuz Gladys,
Sabrina Simpson-Woolfolk
August 6, 2012
I'll miss you. Glad to know that you are in a better place, knowing all and watching over those you left behind.
Gods Love Gods Peace Gods Joy
Love Sabrina (Beanie)
Dominic Wright
August 5, 2012
You will always be here in spirit and memories.. Il never forget you an il ALWAYS love you Grandma.. I know your up their watchin over us .. Rest In Peace il see you soon
Sheila Yvonne Wright
August 5, 2012
We will love you and miss you always Aunt Gladys.
August 5, 2012
Aunt Gladys, It was a blessing, an honor and a privilege to be your niece. Cousins, Hold tight to those wonderful memories! God Bless you, Cousin Roz
Jamar Ryans
August 5, 2012
I miss you grandma and I love you forever!
Alexa Lopez-Ryans
August 5, 2012
Thank you for the wonderful memories and for a great mother in law who gave birth to my wonderful husband, your grandson, Jamar! We love you and will miss you. Til the day we meet again in heaven...
Shamara Kelliehan
August 5, 2012
I love and miss u...Rest in Paradise Nana! Till we meet again.
Claudia Kelliehan
August 5, 2012
All my love Mom your 17 Grandchildren love you too !
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