Minister Frances Porter Wright

Minister Frances Porter Wright
Anderson, SC
Minister Frances Wright was called home to eternal rest on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at her residence. She was born on January 9, 1942, in Pendleton, SC to the late M.B Porter and to the late Johnnie Mae Porter.
Survivors include her husband, Willie Joe Wright, Sr.; children, Anita Blassingame (of the home), Willie Joe Wright, Jr. of Williamston, SC, Harvey Wright of Charlotte, NC, and Rodney Wright of Pelzer, SC; grandchildren, Loren Blassingame (Brett) Chestnut of Atlanta, GA, Antonio Jones of Anderson, SC, Dustin Wright of Williamston, SC, Tiffani Wright and Will Wright, both of the home; siblings, John Henry (Bernice) Porter of Piedmont, SC, Hattie Johnson of Brooklyn, NY, Geraldine (Rev. Spurgeon) Mattison, Charlena (Eddie) Armstrong, both of Pendleton, SC, M.B Porter, Jr. of Greenville, SC, Rick (Lisa) Porter, Don Whittenburg, both of Anderson, SC, and a host of close relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her son, Eddie Bernard Wright; brothers, Joe Nathan "Billy" and Robert Porter.Frances was licensed as a minister on December 4, 2005 under the leadership of the Rev. Joe Murray at Mountain Springs Baptist Church in Pendleton, SC. She devoted her life to God by preaching the Word of the God, and helping others to see the light.She served in many capacities in the local and surrounding communities: Director of the Summer Program, Treasurer at the Caroline Community Center of Williamston, and Chairman of the United Methodist Women.
After marrying, Willie Joe Wright, Sr. on December 27, 1960, she joined membership with him and became a member at Bethel United Methodist Church in Williamston, SC, where she was a Sunday School Teacher, a member of the choir, a treasurer, and participated in various other activities.
When Bethel A.M.E. Church closed, she and her family attended New Golden Grove United Methodist Church of Piedmont, SC.
Frances retired from her job at National Electric Carbon Corporation, a.k.a Union Carbide, Greenville, SC in 1997, after 33 years of service.
Visitation will be on Sunday, December 8, 2013, from 9am to 9pm at Unity Mortuary of Williamston, 110 N. Hamilton Street, Williamston, SC 29697. The family will be at 23 School Street, Williamston, SC.
The funeral service celebrating the life of Minister Frances Wright will be held on Monday, December 9, 2013, at 1 p.m. at Mountain Springs Baptist Church, 4801 Liberty Hwy Anderson, SC, with Rev. Spurgeon Mattison officiating. Interment will follow at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, Williamston, SC, 803 Greenville Drive, Williamston, SC. The body will be placed in the church for viewing one hour before the service. Services are under the direction of the Unity Mortuary of Williamston.