Virginia Ruth Wright
Virginia Ruth Wright
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Virginia Wright Obituary
Virginia was a faithful pastor's wife for 50 years. Along with her husband they founded Maranatha Fellowship Church where she wrote Sunday School material, wrote, produced and directed the Passion Play "the King of Glory" and was a compassionate leader who loved people.
The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Virginia Ruth Orphanage, India in Virginia's name to Wright Way Ministries, Inc. PO Box 304 St Albans WV 25177.
Friends and family can pay their respects on Tuesday, June 25 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 26 with a Celebration of her life following at Nitro Church of God, 15th Street 2nd Avenue, Nitro.
Gatens-Harding Funeral Home is handling arrangements, 147 Main St, Poca, (304) 755-1361.
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September 6, 2019
Gone Home
H & C Strickland
July 20, 2019
Virginia R Wright ( Gone Home) 1945-2019
Harold & Charlotte Strickland
July 16, 2019
Servant of the Lord, Virginia closed her life with the full consciousness that she had discharged the duties God had imposed upon her and done so without failure of Faith, well done thy good and faithful servant.we will see you again one day soon.our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends. You were loved so very much.
Naomi Harris
June 26, 2019
Dearest Pastor Wright - I send my heartfelt love and condolences! Memories last always and forever!! We have shared wonderful Christian memories together through the years with our beloved spouses who are now in the eternal resting place with our God!! I am standing in intercessory prayer for comfort and peace for you and your beloved family! Dearest God, I give honor and glory that Your love and comfort is carrying your beloved son, Pastor Wright through this bereaved time and the days after. Amen! Sister Naomi Harris
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Gigi Billups
June 25, 2019
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.
Proverbs 31: 25-29
We are thankful to God for the life of Aunt Virginia. Her love for Jesus impacted our lives in ways that are eternal. We are covering Uncle Jim and all the family with prayers. We will miss your smile. But we will see you soon!
Love and prayers,
Gigi, Reggie, Aimee and Donald
Heidi Holz
June 25, 2019
I remember Virginia as a pink lady with a heavenly smile! She will be missed.
Susan Scott
June 23, 2019
The most godly woman I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. She was so joyful and oozed Jesus. She blessed my life and I love her and will never forget her! Praying for Pastor Wright's family and friends. Much love!
Mary and William Martin
June 23, 2019
Sister Virginia was the first person to meet me and my son at the altar and pray for us the very first night we went to Maranatha 16 years ago. She then brought Pastor Wright over to pray and they have been dear to us ever since. Being under their ministry changed our lives forever. None of us know the sacrifices either made to share God's Word to this day. Sister Virginia never failed to encourage and pray for anyone who reached out and regardless of how long her day had been or her own worries or troubles she never failed to declare the faithfulness and goodness of God. May the God of all comfort wrap His mighty arms around this family, bind up the broken hearts and give them His peace which passes our understanding. She is with the King of Glory that she so eloquently honored with her life.
Veronica Jones
June 23, 2019
The most wonderful woman of God I have ever known. She will always be loved and missed
Leigh Ann Florkevich
June 23, 2019
I love you Sister Virginia and I wish I could be half the wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and servant you were here on earth. Prayers for the family and all who loved her because she is at peace with the Lord today and it is those left to mourn the loss of her presence who need prayers for comfort. Pastor Wright and Sister Virginia have done more to help my family than they will ever know.
Ovadis J. Cheathams
June 23, 2019
What a woman of God. She showed class and integrity at every opportunity. She was loved by many and she will always be in our hearts.
Charlotte Jenkins
June 23, 2019
My condolences to Pastor Wright and family. She was a beautiful person in every way. She will be missed.
Sandra Pugh
June 23, 2019
I Thank God for Sister Virginia Wright. She always had a smile. Always gave me encouraging words. She love my mother dearly and showed it with action.
(Naomi Harris) And my mom loved her as well
Truly she was a gift from God. Family you have our condolences our love and prayers . From Melvin And Sandra Pugh. And Naomi Harris. Pastor Wright. We Love you.
Stacy Stone
June 23, 2019
Thank you for your kind words of wisdom, precious saint.
Derald Rollyson
June 23, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Derald and Rebecca Rollyson
Tralece Williams
June 23, 2019
Ms. Virginia, I loved to watch you worship the Lord. You inspired me with your walk not just your words. You were a true jewel and someone who prayed for me with your anointed hands which sent warmth through out my body. I loved you and respected you as a woman of faith. My prayers for those you left but someday in that place we can only imagine we will see you again. Thank you for leading me to Jesus with your sweet voice.
Cindy Harman
June 23, 2019
Sister Virginia was a glowing , shining light for Jesus to all she came in contact with...
Peggy Sayre
June 23, 2019
Virginia Ruth was the warrior's warrior who taught so many ladies, just as scripture prescribed. Through her words, her teaching, and her life as an example she has helped the Lord to raise up other warrior women. She was a jewel, the precious pearl who found her only true loves, Jesus and her husband. I neither have the vocabulary or intelligence to ascribe the worth of such a woman of God. Just know she is loved and will be missed by dozens, hundreds, thousands, and by me. I will be praying for her family.
Dawn Rusnak
June 23, 2019
May God bless you and your family!
Eloise Ord
June 22, 2019
May God bless you and your family. My condolences to Pastor Wright and the family.
Charles & Gwen Deal
June 22, 2019
Our condolences to Pastor Wright and all the family in their loss of Sister Virginia! She was such a precious dear lady whom we loved and respected so much!
Dee Dee Jordan
June 22, 2019
Yes, i will remember her passion and her prayers. Thanking God now and always for the journey that Virginia Ruth led us on to know Jesus more intimately.
Sue Stanley
June 22, 2019
Beautiful lady. We will miss her.
B Savage
June 22, 2019
Mrs. Wright, I met you briefly during a church service at Maranatha Fellowship in St. Albans, WV In the year 2012. You left quite THE impression on me with your loving and gentle dispositionI sensed the love of Jesus all over you. I will never forget you! I know youre doing BIG things for Jesus in Heaven right now.
Danny & Carolyn Kirk
June 22, 2019
Our sympathy to the family of a beautiful Christian lady.
Shannon Teddy
June 22, 2019
We are saddened by this news of Virginias passing into glory. Sad because of the sadness of those left here on earth. Thankful knowing she is in the presence of her Savior. Our prayers for you continue. May you find comfort from Jesus as well as in the memories you each have of her. We loved all that we knew of her. A true godly woman full of love and grace. She will be missed for sure.
Brent, Shannon, and Ryan-Tyler Teddy, travelers rest s.c.
Rob Adams
June 22, 2019
This wonderful Godly woman will be missed by so many, the Lord has received glory by her walk with Jesus. She was the 1st lady of my church for over 40 years and I am honored to share her earthly birthday of April 8. My sincere condolenses to the entire Wright/Hively family, there will never be another like her.
Garry Lewis
June 22, 2019
Love, thoughts and prayers for the family from ours. Garry and Joyce Lewis
Debra (Burgess) McCune
June 22, 2019
Virginia was a wonderful, loving woman. She will always be part of my memories. My father and mother, Joe and Carol Burgess started taking me and my sisters to their church when i was very young. I grew up with the "Wrights" in my life. A very positive influence. I will miss her so much, and my heart goes out to her family...i loved her and i am so very sorry..."Debra (Burgess) McCune".
Anne Pifer
June 22, 2019
May God comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow. I'll remember Sister Virginia as the sweet, compassionate and loving woman of Grace.
Jane Armstrong
June 22, 2019
Such a sweet and lovely person and you will be greatly missed. All my thoughts and prayers are with the family as they go through this difficult time. Youve blessed my life as you passed through and now you are home
Ralph & Kelly Curry
June 22, 2019
A Godly woman and Pastors Wife. We Pray Comfort for the Family
Gary & Bonnie Kiser
June 22, 2019
A woman of Grace. We so loved you Virginia. You will be greatly missed but enjoy your new home. Pastor Wright and family be comforted by Holy Spirit .
Samantha Pickens
June 22, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. With a heart of Gold! A literal Angel on Earth. We will love you and miss you always.
Marilyn Shank
June 22, 2019
We thank God for the privilege of knowing this woman who embodied all the fruits of the Spirit and shared them generously with everyone she met. Love and prayers to the entire family. Marilyn Shank and Melissa Galbraith
Christina Williams
June 22, 2019
Prayers and Thoughts to the Wright family
Amber Morgan
June 22, 2019
Virginia was the sweetest woman I knew, always had a smile on her face. She is now smiling with Jesus. I pray Jesus brings the family peace and comfort.
Diana Herdman
June 22, 2019
Were thankful that this is not goodby but a ' We'll see you later', that being said, this world seems like a different place today, while heaven gets even sweeter. The Wright family is and will be in our thoughts, hearts and prayers now and in the Days to come. Much Love From The Herdmans, Brycle & Diana
Mark & Vee Nguyen
June 22, 2019
Those we love can never be more than a thought away, for as long as theres a memory they live in our hearts forever . Heaven awaits you! . xoxo
Debi Walker
June 22, 2019
May The Lord Bless Thee and Keep Thee and may His Face Shine Upon Thee! She lived for the life she now has. The footprints of her journey will remain for those to cherish and to embrace as we remember her as a soldier for The Lord in every aspect of her life. It was an honor to know her, serve with her and learn from her. Love and prayers to the family!
Rebecca Henderson
June 22, 2019
Sister Virginia was a loving, amazing lady. The times we spoke she took time with me, and I saw Jesus love in her. She was always very kind. This news breaks my heart for Pastor. We send our love and our prayers. I imagine this will be a very hard time for all her family. The blessed hope shall keep us...one day soon we will all be together with our loved ones, worshiping our wonderful Lord Jesus. I pray the time you are apart will go by quickly, Pastor.
Clif & Lisa White
June 22, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We have thought of y'all so often through the years, and how you got us started in our relation ship with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ many many years ago (in the 1980's!) We will always be grateful to you for that. I can't imagine how difficult it is for you right now, but we are so thankful for that blessed hope, that we will be reunited with our loved ones again. Our thoughts and prayers and sympathies are with you. All our love, Clif and Lisa
Kristal Siders
June 22, 2019
I love her more than words can express and I will miss her greatly. I knew her 35 years and that just isn't long enough. She has been a second mother to me and I have loved her as such. It's been a great honor and privilege to have known her, spent time with her, and to have learned what a Godly woman is from her. She has been a precious jewel in my life. I will miss her gentle hugs most of all and the loving smile she always gave me. Heaven has been greatly blessed to have received her. I pray the Lord will pour out all the prayers she has prayed, throughout her lifetime. May we all see the manifestation of it. In Jesus name Amen
Tome Dawson
June 22, 2019
Incredible life and legacy. Thankful for the influence Sister Virginia has for the Kingdom.
Eddie Parsons
June 22, 2019
A world full of people like Virginia right would be an amazing place! May God give all her close to her much comfort in their hearts, and may her legacy live on through all whom she has touched.
Carolyn Gilliland
June 22, 2019
I cannot even imagine the glory that she is basking in. Hallelujah! My heart aches for the loss her loved ones feel, but one sweet day....
Tom and Ruth Sergent
June 22, 2019
Our thoughts and love are with your family. Momma was a beautiful lady and a pure diamond in the Kingdom of God.
Troy Miley
June 22, 2019
Jesus Jesus Jesus...
brenda stover
June 22, 2019
love and prayers....
Becky Rollyson Prichard
June 22, 2019
I loved her very much. She knew my heart. My love to the whole family. Special long hugs to my Jennifer. May God comfort you.
Kathy Johnston
June 22, 2019
My condolences to the Wright family. She was a true woman of God and influenced my life greatly. You my friend will be missed greatly by many.
Janice Stricklen Wilkinson
June 22, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I love Virginia. She was always happy and smiling and such a blessing to be around. Her and Pastor Wright was such a help to me and my family when we attended Maranatha. She will be sorely missed.
Patricia Gidley
June 22, 2019
A wonderful woman of God whom I loved and respected dearly. As my son Tim and I said it is hard to imagine our lives with our dear friend. My love and prayers for Pastor and family!
Donna Bennett
June 22, 2019
What a Godly woman this was. She just loved people and more her family. Never saw such love as her and Pastor James Wright had. What an example for any couple to follow
Traci Quillen
June 22, 2019
My prayers and condolences are with the Wright family in this time of great loss. She was a gentle, sweet and loving soul who will be missed by all who had the great privilege of knowing her. ❤
Vanessa St clair
June 22, 2019
You will greatly be missed you were a sweet and loving soul prayers go out to the family
Monica Willis
June 22, 2019
I will always remember you as the sweet lady who looked like a doll baby to me. Thank you for your love and kindness. See you again ♥
Denise Clay
June 22, 2019
Sweetness In The Room. Her gifts displayed in the Passion Plays were profound; touched so many hearts, changed so many lives. A race won with honor, grace, humility, overwhelming kindness, & award winning example of her love for Jesus Christ! What a gift & blessing to have crossed paths. Love & prayers for grieving family & friends. ❤
Gary and Pam Kessler
June 22, 2019
Praying that Jesus would comfort Pastor Wright and family knowing that Virginia has reached her Heavenly home with the saints and Followers of Our Lord and Savior
Tammie Miley
June 22, 2019
Such joy and love you shared to everyone. You made everyone in your presence feel welcomed and accepted! Thanks for making a difference in so many lives.
Tammy Fletcher/ Nicholas
June 22, 2019
I have known her almost all my life. She was the most kind and godly woman. Such an example. My heart and prayers go out to Pastor, Jamie, Jason, and Jennifer and the rest of her family and friends at this time. She will be greatly missed. ❤
Donna Applegate
June 22, 2019
May the comfort and love of Jesus be very near at this time dear Wright Family
Lori McCormick
June 22, 2019
You will forever be missed! I will always remember the Godly impact you had on my life .
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