Mrs. Jessie Mae Wright

Mrs. Jessie Mae Wright obituary, Shreveport, LA

Mrs. Jessie Mae Wright

Jessie Wright Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heavenly Gates Funeral Home - Shreveport on Dec. 30, 2025.
On behalf of the Management and Staff of Heavenly Gates Funeral Home, in conjunction with the Wright Family, we announce the celebration of life honoring Mrs. Jessie Mae Wright.

Mrs. Wright will lie in state for visitation on Friday, January 2, 2026, between the hours of 11:00 am. - 7:00 p.m., at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home in Shreveport, Louisiana.

The celebration of life will commence on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 11:00 am, in the sanctuary of St. Matthew Baptist Church, Shreveport, Louisiana.

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January 7, 2026

Dorsey & Charlotte Williams posted to the memorial.

January 5, 2026

Alicia Womack Leitch posted to the memorial.

January 2, 2026

Kendra Coatney posted to the memorial.

Dorsey & Charlotte Williams

January 7, 2026

Our deepest condolences to the Wright family. My husband and Jessie Mae were in elementary through college schoolmates. She was my college roommate. What a kind heart Jessie Mae had. We will keep the family in our prayers.

Alicia Womack Leitch

January 5, 2026

I hated algebra but I loved Mrs. Wright. Such a sweet and kind lady!! Praying for peace that passes all understanding for the family and friends!

Kendra Coatney

January 2, 2026

One of the best Math teachers in Caddo Parish. My sincere condolences to her family.

Linda Hook

January 2, 2026

I had the privilege of working with Mrs. Jesse at North Caddo Magnet High school. She taught my 3 children. She was also so sweet to send me Christmas cards every year. She will be missed! Praying for all the family.

Annette Griffin

January 2, 2026

Praying for the family, love you all !!!

Gabriel Green

January 2, 2026

Rubye Thomas Webb

January 2, 2026

Miss Wright was my math teacher at North Caddo. She was my favorite teacher. She always had a smile. My condolences to her family. Rubye Thomas Webb Class of 1976.

LaDonna Hamilton Smallwood

January 2, 2026

My condolences to the Wright Family. Mrs. Wright was an amazing teacher. She made sure you learned Algebra by always calling you to the board to work out the math problem in front of her. A tough and stern teacher. She will be truly missed. Rest in Heaven

Shondia

January 2, 2026

Am so sorry for your loss she will be missed

Teresa

January 2, 2026

I loved her,she was one of my best teacher's at North Caddo High School, get your rest and thank you for all you done for me during school

Dena Norman

January 2, 2026

Mrs. Wright was a Great Teacher. My mom knew her from church, and said she was a Great Woman of God.

Susie Gay

January 1, 2026

My deepest condolences to the family. Mrs.Wright was my Algebra teacher at NCHS. She was a great teacher and a mentor. She was one of a kind. Cherish her memories.She blessed so many students with her wisdom. I pray that God give you all strength and comfort. My name is Susie Brown Gay. Class of 1978 .

Comeaka James (King)

January 1, 2026

My condolences to the family. Mrs. Wright was my algebra teacher at North Caddo and she did not play when it came to teaching her students. The best teacher ever.

Clara M Taylor

January 1, 2026

She was my math teacher at North Caddo High School. So very calm and such a great spirit. I learned alot from her and still appreciate her guidance and cared about students learning. Prayers for her family. RIP Ms.Wright.

Dewailia Hill

January 1, 2026

My condolences to Mrs Wright family. She was my algebra teacher and one thing about her if you didn´t learn that was your fault.

Georgetta W Murray

January 1, 2026

My deepest sympathy to the family

Annette sullivan

January 1, 2026

She was a amazing teacher I loved her I got to visit her home also.

Trina Reddix

January 1, 2026

PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY, SHE WAS THE BEST MATH TEACHER AT NORTH CADDO..

Ada Easter

January 1, 2026

Mrs.Wright was my math teacher at North Caddo!! She was a sweet lady! I´m praying for her family she will be missed!!

Sophia Thomas

January 1, 2026

Mrs. Wright you will truly be missed. One of the best Algebra teachers I know at North Caddo Magnet School.

Melissa Martin

January 1, 2026

Mrs Wright was by algebra teacher at North Caddo. She was the best teacher and the sweetest person.

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January 7, 2026

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