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Alma Wright Obituary

WRIGHT Alma O. Wright, age 86, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 13, 2008. Alma was born on August 18, 1922 in Chubbtown, Georgia in her great-grandfathers founding town. She is preceded in death by her loving mother Susie Miller, father Lewis Pace, step-father Eugene Miller, husbands John H. Horton, Louis M. Wright Sr., sister Ovell Martin, brother James Pace, and niece Linda Walker and many other special and close relatives. For over 25 years, Alma worked for the Columbus Public School System (CPS), Her favorite pastimes was to traveling, gardening and cooking. She graduated from Central High School in 1940. Alma raised her five surviving children, Yvonne Green (James), Francine Rice, Priscilla Tyson (Renny), Shirri Wright-Connor (Clift) and Louis Wright. She is also survived by her step-son, Kevin (Michelle) Jones; and grandchildren, Johnny Calloway, Javell Calloway, Asha Burney, Renny Tyson Jr.(Javonne), Alexyus Duvall (Rudy), John Butler II, Corey Tyson, Alan Tyson, Chase Connor; and 7 great-grandchildren. Service held Thursday, December 18th at Trinity Baptist Church, 461 St. Clair Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, where she was a member for over 50 years. Viewing at 12Noon Home Going Service at 1 p.m. Interment Union Cemetery.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 14 to Dec. 17, 2008.

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Cheryl Hubbard

December 23, 2008

Priscilla my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lynne & Donna Sharp

December 19, 2008

Yvonne and Shirri

You have our deepest sympathy; God will continue to bless you.

Cyril Chambers

December 19, 2008

Yvonne, Francine, Priscilla, Shirri, and Louis,

My thoughts and prayers to all of you during this most difficult time.

Alma De'Nise Rankin

December 18, 2008

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

Pamela Mitchell-McPheters

December 18, 2008

Shirri my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Joey Butcher (Walburg)

December 18, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jodelle Mixon

December 18, 2008

On behalf of myself, my mother Audre Mixon and my sister Shellee Mixon, we extend our deepest sympathy and our prayers for the entire family. God Bless.

Donald & Frances Flewellen

December 18, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Donald Wright

December 18, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Cheryl and Rich Cosby

December 17, 2008

Priscilla and Shirri, I was sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family and I know heaven is rejoicing as God welcomes one his daughter home.

James Lee

December 17, 2008

Sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God bless you always.

Cindy Herzberg

December 17, 2008

Yvonne,
I am very sorry for your loss. Extend my condolences to your family. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to ask.

The White Family

December 17, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Kaye Burnett White

December 17, 2008

Priscilla,

My thoughts and prayers our with you and your family.

Sharon Ford White

December 17, 2008

To: Priscilla, Yvonne, Fran, Shirri and Lewis

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of your Mother. Lean on God in your time of sorrow He will see you through - Priscilla know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Janice Givens

December 17, 2008

To the family of Alma God Bless all of you at your time of sorrow.Love you The Givens Family

Jerri Edwards

December 17, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Evonne Merchant-Grant

December 17, 2008

To Francine,Priscilla,Sherri,and Louis
May God bless you and give you peace during this time

Tracy Cudgel & DeJuan Davidson

December 17, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. Alex remember we love you very much; and if you need us please call us. LOVE YOU Your cousins Tracy and Big Juan

Samuel and Eileen Cudgel

December 17, 2008

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Rosalind & Otis Glover

December 17, 2008

Priccilla & Family,
My husband Otis and I would like to offer our condolences in the passing of your mother. My grandparents were from Chubbtown. My grandfather's name was Lummie Pace and my grandmother's name was Rosa (Neal) Pace. I pray that in time your memories will bring you peace and comfort. Very Sincerely,
Rosalind Pace Glover

Sharon Brooks

December 17, 2008

Sorry for your loss.

Kenneth Lancaster

December 17, 2008

Sherri, Just wanted to offer my deepest sincere condolence for the loss of your mother. May God bless you and the family and strengthen you in your time of bereavement.

Elder Kenneth Stephen Lancaster,President/Founder
Jabez Mentoring Counseling & Education, Inc.

Jackie Frazier

December 17, 2008

To Shirri & family,
I am praying God's comfort to you and your family during the passing of your beloved Mother.

Terri Burke-Higgins

December 17, 2008

Priscilla and family ~ Our prayers are forever with with.
Terri & Calvin Higgins

Columbus City Council

December 17, 2008

Our sincere condolences and special thoughts are with you.
~ Columbus City Council Members and Staff

Thelma L. Bailey

December 17, 2008

Priscilla and Family, Thank you so much for letting me know about your mother's passing. It was hurting news to hear this. Our families have known one another for many, many years. Your mother and myself became very close and dear friends. I will always remember her laughter and sincerity. She was a woman of strong character and a loving heart to all.With deep sympathy and regret I am truly sorry for your loss. I know the Lord will keep you and the family safe and blessed.

Robin Long (Hathcock)

December 17, 2008

Shirri, please accept my condolences. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

George Miller

December 17, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

December 17, 2008

You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.

City Year Columbus

Watson McCoy

December 17, 2008

Alma and I worked in the same special education classroom at Main Street Elementary School for many years. My condolences to her family.

Watson McCoy

December 15, 2008

Alma and I worked in the same special education classroom together for many, many years at Main Street Elementary. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.

Brenda & Richard Johnson

December 14, 2008

To The Wright Family, Our prayers are with you. Dad and I are so sorry to hear about Ms. Alma. Now she and Mom can catch up on old times(smile).

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