Maxine Wright

MAXINE WRIGHT JAN 1922 ~ DEC 2009 Reba Maxine DeVore Morrow Wright went to be with Jesus on Thursday, Dec. 24th, with her children by her side. She was born in Big Piney, Mo and was known by nine aunts and uncles as the Pride of Big Piney''. The first child of Bill and Blanche DeVore, she came to Ceres, CA when she was 18 months old and lived and worked there most of her life. She was an amazing Mother, Grandmother, Wife and friend to a multitude of people who loved her. Her passing will leave a hole in the lives of many. Her greatest joys in life were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Maxine was preceded in death by her first husband Raymond Red'' Morrow, brother Chester DeVore and sister Juanita (Al) Buchanan. She is survived by husband Charles E. Wright, daughter Lois and her husband Ben Pettit, son Daryl and his wife Pat Morrow, grandchildren; Kevin (Lia) Pettit of Washington, Chris (Jobie) Tacker of Turlock, Kelli (Ted) Thorp of Idaho, and Alisa (James) Ainslie of South Dakota. She is also survived by extended family; Gary (Judy) Wright, Stanley (Carrie) Wright, Jim (Sachiko) Wright, and Diana (Ken) Seifarth. She also leaves a multitude of grandchildren, and great grandchildren who will miss her greatly. Committed to serving others, primarily by cooking for them, she leaves a legacy of jam making, pie making and just good food that most will not forget. Cooking for others was truly one of the passions of her life. She has served her Church for many years by manning the kitchen for countless Thanksgiving Feast, pot lucks, funerals and feeding the homeless. Making baby quilts for grandchildren and great grandchildren. Some of whom are yet to be born was also something she greatly enjoyed. Viewing will be held at Allen Mortuary on Tuesday, Dec 29 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. A Celebration of Maxine's life will be Wednesday, Dec 30 at 1:00pm at Allen Mortuary. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park. Remembrances may be made to Hospice of Emanuel, 825 Delbon Ave. Turlock CA 95382, or Sunrise Christian Church 1000 E. Monte Vista Ave, Turlock Ca 95382. Please share you condolences www.allenmortuary.com ALLEN MORTUARY www.modbee.com/obituaries