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Marva Wright Obituary
Adam Shipley confirmed that Wright died of complications from a stroke she suffered last year.
She sang traditional jazz and gospel standards but was better known for sultry, sometimes bawdy blues songs. Among her best known songs were "Heartbreakin' Woman" and "Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean."
She released a series of albums on local and international record labels, and frequently performed in Europe and at blues festivals around the country. With her band, the BMWs, she drew large crowds for performances at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
As a child, Wright listened to her mother sing and play piano at church. Among her childhood memories were visits to Chicago, the adopted home of New Orleans gospel great Mahalia Jackson, who had grown up with Wright's mother.
"My mother would go to the national Baptist convention," Ms. Wright once said, according to an account in The Times-Picayune newspaper. "When it convened in Chicago, Mahalia would say, 'Girl, you don't need to get no hotel. Stay with me.' That's what my mother would do. I met Mahalia when I was 9 years old, but I never realized she was that popular until I got older."
But Wright didn't start singing professionally until she was almost 40, according to a biography on her Web site.
Wright was hospitalized last June after suffering a serious stroke following a gig at the CoCo Club on Bourbon Street. Relatives said then that she had just recovered from an earlier, less serious stroke.
Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press
Memories and Condolences
for Marva Wright
189 Entries
Jerry Holland
August 17, 2023
A lot late for this personal tribute but thanks for her voice!Saw her 10/1088 at Tipitinas-GREAT VOICE.She was emblematic of Nola!
Peggy Armelin
November 30, 2022
I knew Marva and her mom, Ms. Mattie Gilbert, when I was a child. My mother and her mother were good friends. We all lived in the Carrollton area of New Orleans. My sincere condolences to her family.
Gerry McKey
March 23, 2021
Still missing you my darling mother. Not a day goes by I don't think and laugh about our conversations. I am sure you, mommie, pawpaw, Betty, Jeanne, are having a MARVELOUS time! I love you!!!
Nancy Anderson
July 26, 2015
We moved from New Orleans around the time Marva died; this was a devastating loss, she had a voice that would go to the middle of your heart. We loved her and were one of the many fortunate ones to see her perform live. May God be holding you close for always and that you know you were so loved by your fans.
Lisa Horvath
January 16, 2014
I am sharing your photo, which I wanted to give you in 2011. Sadly, I was too late to meet you again. I am listening to your powerful, beautiful voice. We miss you Marva!
Marva during her performance in 2009 Photograph by Lisa Horvath
Lisa Horvath
January 16, 2014
August 17, 2013
WOW, listening to her cd right now that my husband brought me from a recent trip to New Orleans. We saw her several yrs ago there and just loved her. I looked her up on the internet to see if she might be performing anywhere here on the West Coast that we might see her again. So sad to read the news :(
shelly bullock
September 20, 2011
I first seen her sing at the Jazz parlor in New Orleans and I had to go back the next night and watch her all over again, that was the week before Hurricane Katrina hit. I bought her cd and she took a picture with me, I had no idea who she was until I met her, and I knew I had to get my picture with this lady who had the most amazing voice and someone who I could relate to because I love to sing and love to sing blues, I had lost her cd because I lent it to someone because I wanted people I knew to hear this amazing woman sing, I just reordered two of her cd's and am in heaven listening to her, She is someone who touched my inner self, I am sorry for your loss.
Shelly Bullock
Bay City, Tx
Mark and Tanya Bradbury
December 28, 2010
Our thought go to Marva Wrights family on this sad occasion. This lady will be greatly missed by all who have seen and know her. From Australia
Michael Rio
May 22, 2010
RIP Marva. With love always.
Arkansas Red
April 18, 2010
Sorry to hear (tonight 4-17-2010) about such a great singer as Marva Wright. May G-d bless her soul.
Arkansas Red
WHPK Radio
April 5, 2010
our deepest sympathy to the Marva Wright family.A truly great entertainer has left us too soon and will certainly be missed. Mr.& Mrs Levy Green
Betty Aasgaard
April 4, 2010
When I was in high school, I was lucky to have Marva as the secretary there to guard me. She protected all of us from the scary Vice Principal and Principal. She was a lion at the helm of the Office of The Unknown, so to speak. But she was surely an angel.
I often arrived late to school, because I had missed the bus or my ride from N.O.C.C.A., and I needed a late slip in order to get into class. She did not have to give me one, but she always did. Ms. Marva always had a huge smile on her face as she handed me that "freedom" slip: "No problem, honey! I know you are a good girl!" And even though everybody in the world mispronounced my complicated last name, she knew how to say it correctly and always made me feel special somehow. She even smiled when I rolled my eyes at the passing Vice Principal (I was a teen-ager, remember).
Several years later, I went to Tipitina's with a friend. I didn't know who was playing. I couldn't believe that there, onstage and all alone, was happy Ms. Marva, my favorite secretary from high school, belting out the most powerful, spiritually-uplifting songs that I had ever heard! I never knew she was a singer. Wow!
I was stunned as I watched her, singing towards heaven, sweating out those soulful tunes. Why wasn't she famous? I was awestruck. Why didn't I know?
There are only a handful of singers that have impressed me in my lifetime. I always judged a good singer by whether or not the hairs on my arms stood up or if I cried. So, when she left the stage, I wiped the tears from my face and I rubbed my arms for warmth.
I walked backstage to say "Hi." I knew she wouldn't remember me, but I wanted to tell her what an excellent performance it was.
When I walked backstage, she smiled at me, as I introduced myself again, all these years later. She hugged me tightly and laughed. "Of course I remember you, baby! You were always such a good girl!"
I felt like the luckiest person in the world. This amazingly-talented performer, this beautifully-buxom and angelic spirit in a human body, actually remembered me!
I was on cloud nine. She remembered me! She knew who I was and she was glad to see me!
It wasn't just me, though. She made everyone feel this way. Ask anyone who has ever met her. It was just her way. She was that rare person with that magical gift of making anyone feel like an instant best friend. When she touched you, you felt sparks of excitement and promise. When she smiled your way, you knew that there was more to this day than you realized.
She was the best damn Diva I had ever seen or heard! She gave me the chills that night and she had made me cry. Her voice and her spirit will live on forever in my memory. Ms. Marva Wright, thank you for being a friend. And THANK YOU for everything!
We All Love you,
Betty Aasgaard et al ...
Gaynielle H. Neville
April 2, 2010
A gracious queen who was the voice and representation of New Orleans We will never forget your smile, your compassion and your friendship. I speak for my husband Cyril when I say he loved you and knew you were in his corner one hundred percent. He is in Australia but I know he wanted to talk to you just as I did. I am so happy I got the chance to spend some time with you in Denver. We love you Marva and we will never forget the Blues Queen of new Orleans. Rest in peace lady....
Art and Lorraine Neville
April 2, 2010
You are loved and will truly be missed. George was right, Marva did like a good shuffle. God Bless.
Charles Neville
April 2, 2010
I'm happy to have had the opportunity to share the the stage with Marva Wright. My sympathies to her family.
D
April 2, 2010
Miss Marva your strength and your amazing talent has left a legacy that will endure....thank you for the music..and the memories
George Porter, Jr.
April 1, 2010
Ara and The rest of The Porter Family just want to say Mavar gave us all a lot of love, she will be truly be missed.
porter, jr.
Marva loved a good shuffle
April 1, 2010
Sharon Lewis
April 1, 2010
You are with the blessed, my friend. What a wonderful life God gave to you. You couldn't have asked for anything more. You will be sorely missed but you are blessed, and waiting for us, in the sky. I know you will be singing up there forever. Love, Sharon & Johnny (McMain Magnet)
Betty Dent
April 1, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Harriet white
March 31, 2010
God sent for his angle,and it happened to be you.The golden gates opened wide, so that you can come through.St.Gabriel's horn sounded and you began to sing like the birds that fly over heaven, oh what! a sound,such a beautiful sound,one we will never forget.....
William King
William King
March 31, 2010
Marva you will be missed from the days of Mc Main. This is William King, Sharon's friend from way back. Remember when you were afraid to sing professionally and I told you that your voice was so mighty? God blessed you with a wonderful life & now He is giving you a most wondrous after-life in heaven. Bless you from William King (New Orleans/San Diego)
March 31, 2010
For Marva...
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
L Gibbs
March 31, 2010
Go girl, they call me little Aretha, I've been singing since I was 3 years old..come June 3, I'll be 62 years old and I know for a fact that God is good all the time.... family be encourage for God never makes a mistake, he picks beautiful flowers when he is ready.......
Geraldine Jennings
March 31, 2010
A smile,
a touch,
a gentle laugh
remembered,
a voice softly
whispered
in the wind...
May the memories of your mother
held deep within your heart
help to soothe your spirit at this time.
May the wonderful memories
of your mother’s love
be with you and comfort you
at this time.
With Deepest Sympathy
Montriell McCarter
March 31, 2010
To all the family,my prayers are with you.She will be greatly missed,but know that heaven's got another angel.Love to you all, Montriell
Randy Black
March 31, 2010
May the Lord comfort you all in your loss.Be strong until you all meet again.
Dana Henderson
March 31, 2010
May God bless the family and keep God first and everything will be ok
March 31, 2010
may the lord keep in a flower of garden
Ray Helen Jones
March 30, 2010
Marva, my dear friend over 40 years, may you rest in peace until we meet again in glory. To the family, be comforted knowing that others feel your lost and that our prayers will be with you.
Sharon Ramsey
March 30, 2010
May God continue to comfort and strengthen You all. Marva is Alright and getting ready for her Gig with the LORD!!! Thank you Marva for your kind words during our time of sorrow in 2006. We will always remember How wonderful you were.I will never forget the time when I stuck my head in the COCO club , you paused and said, "I see You." The Ramsey Family
Jacqueline Underwood
March 30, 2010
Music, when soft voices die
Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.
Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the beloved's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation
Carl Chosa
March 30, 2010
I met Ms. Marva when she was performing at the Old Abstinse House on Bourbon; I was a bartender at Nugent’s down the street. Ms. Marva would stop by between shows and have toddy and sit and talk to everyone in the lounge. She could light up the room with her smile and laughter. I will truly miss her.
Sheletha Cooks
March 30, 2010
To the family of Marva Wright,She will be sadly missed. May God Comfort and Keep You All. Our Prayers will be with you.
March 30, 2010
MAY JE3HOVAH, THE GOD OF COMFORT AND TENDER MERCIES GUIDE AND STRENGTHEN YOU THROUGH THIS TIME OF SORROW.
Sophia Wilkerson
March 30, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Marva will truly be missed.
Gladys Hampton
March 30, 2010
To the family of Marva Wright, we loved her and she will always be in our hearts. May God forever keep you and your family.
Rodney Barton
March 30, 2010
I heard Ms. Wright recently on International Public Radio, singing A Change Is Gonna Come. I was actually blown away with her. I could hardly get out of my car after that!! "Precious in the sight of God is the death of His saints." Psalms
David Fairman
March 30, 2010
While the voice of Marva may be silent today, her spirit lives on and her legacy will never be forgotten! Thank God for her season and for the blessings thereof.
March 30, 2010
To the family of Marva Wright, may the peace of the Lord be with you and know that Marva has run her race and is now resting in peace.God Bless you.
Yours in Christ,
Yvette R. Marsalis
March 30, 2010
To Ms. Marva Wrights family...thank you all for sharing your mother with me and the many other people in the world who loved her talented voice and the joy that she gave. My husband and I would go to the Blues Room to go dancing and when they would close down we would walk down to the COCO Club and listen to Ms. Marva belt out a song or two. She wasa ONE OF A KIND! But, I'm sure everyone who came in contact knew that about her. My husband and I were on the Northshore at the ponchatrain vineyards listening to Ms. Charmine Neville and she had announced that Ms. Marva had had a stroke and there was a benefit in her honor. We went to the Rock n Bowl and we were able to tell her just how much we loved her and enjoyed her singing.
I will never forget how she tried to sing a little tune because she remembered us from coming to the coco club. She was a MARVELOUS woman, a one of a kind. Luther Kent thank you for being at the benefit...you were wonderful as usual. There were so many musicians and entertainers there to show their support and love for Ms. Marva.
She will be sadly missed,and to have known her was to love her. My heart goes out to her family, friends and fans. Now, i will play her cd and smile as I look up to the heavens and know u r in a better place.
Take solice in knowing she is in a better place where she will not feel pain, can sing till her hearts content.
Lots of love...The Whites and Olister Covington, La.
March 29, 2010
To the family of Ms. Wright. As you read what others write about this wonderful lady and singer....may it take away some of your pain from your loss in knowing that she was loved by so many in her field, as well as people like myself who enjoyed going downtown to listen to her perform.
I went to her benefit back in October at the Rock n Bowl..there was alot of local talent there for her....for her benefit. She was truly admired and loved by the many who where lucky enough to have known her personally, or for those like me who loved to listen to her sing. She is in a better place, no pain, no worries anymore.
Peace to the family, and RIP MS. Marva.
Danielle n Brad White
Anna
March 29, 2010
Marva will be so missed! We were blessed to have had a chance to have been brought into her family and to experience her beautiful spirit and music! With great memories in New Orleans and Philly! We'll never forget you Marva!!! It's hard to believe we'll never see you again. We want to send our love to Tony, her children, band members, and friends. With love and our deepest sympathy. Anna, Mike and family. Philadelphia
VANESSA ROUNDS
March 29, 2010
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GO OUT TO [email protected] WILL BE MISSED!LOVE YOU MARVA WRIGHT,I KNOW YOU LOOKING DOWN FROM HEAVEN!
Wess Anderson
March 29, 2010
God bless you and strengthen you during this time! We will miss Marva... May she rest in peace!
Wess "Warmdaddy" and Desi Anderson
March 29, 2010
For Marva...
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
Helois Alphonse
March 29, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person I love and I will miss. Marva Wright was one of my favorite Gospel, Jazz, Blues, etc. artist. No matter what she would sing, it would be amazing. As I would sit to hear her sing, and I would be totally mesmerized by her performance. When the song ended, the crowd will shout "more" "more". She will never be duplicated because she was in a class all by herself. Marva Wright, not only touched the lives of people in the United States, but she touched a whole world of people who also had the pleasure of hearing your incredible voice. Although you are gone too soon, take your rest, it is one that is well deserved. My prayers are with the family and friends.
March 29, 2010
I remember coming in from school, turning the radio on (local blues statin) and enjoying the songs of our people - one being Marva Wright. We girls really thought this song said it all. E. Woodson, Tuskegee, Alabama.
Valentine Williams
March 29, 2010
Expressions of Sympathy & Prayers:
Know that God is your strength during this time and always. Cherish the memories and so will we. She was well-loved and inspiring to us. We were blessed as recipients of her great gift.
Valentine Bemiss Williams, Choir Director
Dimensions of Faith Choir
Val & Love Alive Choir
March 29, 2010
YOU WILL BE MISS MARCH 23,2010
maria grady
March 29, 2010
to the family,i am sorry for ur lost, but know she's wth her mom and JESUS singing in his heavenly choir,remember all her beautiful ways and her raidant smile. she is no longer suffering any pain.always remember her .
Pauline Batiste-Talley
March 29, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Edwin Batiste
March 29, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tammy Colbert
March 28, 2010
To the family of Marva Wright my thoughts and prayes are with you. So many other friends have given encouraging words from God's word the bible of the beautiful promises he gives us of the resurrection hope. Jehovah God will never put more on us than we can bare, so never loose faith. One day death will be done away with and we can live peaceful on a paradise earth. Always keep these promises and blessings close in your mind and hearts and it will help you alone with prayer get through these most difficult times.
March 28, 2010
I truly believe that almost all of Gods singing angels come from New Orleans or Mississippi, singing the blues or the good old fashion country gospel!!! May she rest in Heaven singing with all the other blessed angels!!
tangy allen
March 28, 2010
she will be greatly missed
March 28, 2010
Oh my god...she will be greatly missed this woman had a voice that was so blessed and so full of soul.
Deborah g
March 28, 2010
Sincerely offer my sympathy; Aithough nobody denies the certainty of death it can be a real comfort in knowing that such a talented woman will be in God memory and will be brought back to life...1 Thessalonians 4:13,14.
March 28, 2010
My sincere condolences to the family.
Bonnie Williams
March 28, 2010
We have lost an icon and she will missed by young and old alike. I myself have never really heard her sing but I know that she loved what she did for the music that she loved. I wish I could of gotten to hear her sing. Now all the angels in heaven will get that change. May her family find peace in our Lord and know that she is in the Lord's house in heaven.
Herbert Evans
March 28, 2010
May the grace, love, and comfort of God be with you, the family at this time. Remember God does all things well now and forever.
Charlotte Porter
March 28, 2010
I would like to express my sympathy to your family. I am sure you look forward to the promise of Christ Jesus at John 5:28,29, he promises that " all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out'" to be resurrected. John 11:11 assures us that our loved one is resting" as Jesus'friend Lazarus did before he resurrected him.
PM
March 28, 2010
Marva, did what she loved and shared that love with as many persons persons possible and just loved it. Now she is asleep though. Resting until she is called to a resurrection of life (John 5:28-29). Until that time when we see her again we shall take comfort in the hope knowing that when we see her next she will not be sick anymore. She will be just the best Marva could be and enjoying a beautiful paradise earth (Psalm 37:29, Rev 21:4-5).
Sincerest condolences
Melissa Richardson
March 27, 2010
My husband and I feel such a loss since the news of Marva. We are planning our trip to New Orleans for our anniversary and as always we check on Marva's gigs. We are so upset with the news of her passing and want to send our condolenseces to the family. You are in our prayers. God Bless. Marc and Melissa Richardson from upstate New York
March 27, 2010
I first met Marva back in 1998 at the French Quarter Festival. I heard her sing and fell in love. Later that night she played with my cousin Russell Baptiste at Tipitinas. For years I listened to her music and when in New Orleans made it a point to see her perform at the Coco Club or where ever she was. I last saw her in 2008 at the Coca Club and had pictures taken with her and her grand daughter. My husband loved her as well. I will truly miss her. God Bless you Marva and your family. We love you all the way from upstate New York.
Melissa Richardson
March 27, 2010
I first met Marva back in 1998 at the French Quarter Festival. I heard her sing and fell in love. Later that night she played with my cousin Russell Baptiste at Tipitinas. For years I listened to her music and when in New Orleans made it a point to see her perform at the Coco Club or where ever she was. I last saw her in 2008 at the Coca Club and had pictures taken with her and her grand daughter. My husband loved her as well. I will truly miss her. God Bless you Marva and your family. We love you all the way from upstate New York.
March 27, 2010
my condolences to the Plessy family and all who knew and loved ms. marva.
ms marva sang happy birthday to me one evening on her way to the operating room, over 10 years ago. she wasn't going by marva wright that night, so i didn't know who she was til later. but she truly warmed my heart.
lisa from m8 at touro
Linda Winbush
March 27, 2010
Please find comfort in God’s word at John 5:28 and 29: “Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice [the voice of Jesus] and come out.” Then what a joy it will be for you all to see Marva again.
Dorothy Richardson
March 27, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
C. A. Lawrence
March 27, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the family. May Marva rest in peace.
Sharon Jackson
March 27, 2010
I finally got a chance to see marva perform in 2005, she didn't disappoint. Watching her I couldn't help but think of Mattie singing in the church choir. Just think about it the 3 Ms' walking around heaven singing. Rest in peace dear friend. My deepest sympathy to Marvas' family.
Linda
March 27, 2010
Dear Family and Friends of Marva,
What a wonderful person and how important it was to have known Marva Wright! I believe she is at peace and encircled by love...and I wish that for all of us who knew her. I first met Marva when our friends Pam and Walter said you must hear Marva Wright sing. This was in 2004 at the French Qtr Festival...and in experiencing Marva's voice and love, I came anytime since that day, to hear Marva...including winter 2006 at Blues Alley in WDC, where she and I hugged and hoped for a new mayor of NOLA. So, thank you Marva for sharing so much of yourself in songs...since your passing, I've been listening to your music with such appreciation...again, condolences to your family...I know they will miss you very much, and that your generous love lives on. Peace,
March 27, 2010
For Marva...
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
Guilherme Amorim
March 27, 2010
My wife and i met Marva Wright in may of 1997, in San Pablo, Brazil, just a month before we got marriage. We saw Marvalous Marva Wright in 2007 at the Bourbon Street Festival at the Ibirapuera Park, San Pablo, Brazil. Her voice and soul inspired us and put light in the whole world. We would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Marva Wright. We will miss you a lot, Marva. You are in our Hearts. Rest in Peace. Monika e Guilherme Amorim ([email protected]) (São Paulo, Brazil)
G. Gamble
March 27, 2010
I would like to extend my condolences to the family and friends of Marva Wright. Be comforted where the Bible assures us that Our Heavenly Father will actually swallow up death forever, and he will certainly wipe the tears from all faces. May your wonderful memories of Marva, always keep you smiling.
Ledbetter Family
March 27, 2010
To the Family:
Marva will not only be remembered for her beautiful voice but also for being a beautiful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you cope with your loss.
God knows your pain and assures us that he is near to those that are broken at heart and those who are crushed in spirit he saves -- Psalm 34:18.
Sincerely,
Vana Acker
March 27, 2010
To the Wright Family:
May your many memories bring you comfort. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart. He knows and cares for you.
You have my deepest sympathy.
CORNELIA DUNNINGS
March 26, 2010
I lived on Monroe St.across the street from Marva and watched her grow up from a little girl. Miss Mattie,her mother, did my hair for special occasions. I loved Marva's voice and used to go to any church she and Sam Berfect were at that Sunday. I am so sorry her voice is silenced in NOLA; but I can imagine what a time they are having in Heaven now that they are all together again. We will miss her. My sympathy to her family and to the City. But we do have precious memories.
James@Jacqueline Harris@ Family
March 26, 2010
I have listen to Marva since I was a little girl. She is in a better place. Singing to the LORD. We will miss you.
March 26, 2010
For Marva...
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
Renee Wing Bagneris
March 26, 2010
I was raised in the house next door to your mom when we were young on Spruce St in New Orleans. We used to put on shows for the neighborhood and sing on her mama's porch together. While Marva went on to realize a career in music, I took a totally different route, singing only in school and church choirs. But whenever I saw her out or performing, it was as if we were those two young girls singing on the front porch all over again. We will all miss her very much, God's blessings and comfort to you all at this sad time.
Cheryl Ziegler Mulligan
March 26, 2010
To the Family of Marva,
I worked with Marva before she was famous at American Express. She use to sing at her desk all the time. What wonderful memories I have. Marva was a very classy and talented Lady. I will never forget that wonderful laugh and voice. We thank God for such a blessing as Marva. May you rest in peace my friend.
Lisa Banks
March 26, 2010
A gift was given, then taken. We thank God for her, To the family never forget what she gave to the World.
March 26, 2010
To Marva Wright's Family:
I had the pleasure of working with Marva when I booked her to sing in the Jazz Lounge of the Le Meridien Hotel (now JW Marriott). What a wonderful, talented and classy lady. We will miss you Marva!
Medra Crawford, Houston, TX
Vicky & Christine
March 26, 2010
You will be sadly missed.
Dennis
March 26, 2010
RIP, Marva. We'll miss you. From your Boomtown Buddy.
Willie Brooks
March 26, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Al
March 26, 2010
RIP fine woman.
KEN & MARY O'DANIEL
March 26, 2010
WE ARE SENDING OUR LOVE,PRAYERS,&CONDOLENCES TO THE WRIGHT FAMILY,FRIENDS,&ALL WHO KNEW MARVA.
CAMILLE POGUE
March 26, 2010
TO MARVA CHILDREN I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU . ME AND YOUR MOTHER WENT TO SCHOOL TOGETHER. OUR MOTHERS WAS GOOD FRIENDS IN THE SINGING FIELD. MARVA HAD A BEAUTIFUL VOICE LIKE YOUR GRANDMOTHER MRS. MATTIE. I WOULD GO TO CHURCH WITH MARVA AND MRS. MATTIE AND MY MOTHER SISTER DOROTHY POGUE TO HEAR MARVA WHEN SHE SUNG WITH THE CHRISTIAN FOUR. GOD IS GOING TO BLESS YOU FOR TAKING CARE OF YOUR MOTHER. I AM GOING TO ALWAY KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYS.
March 26, 2010
I will always remember that warm smile that she gave to me when I walked into her office at Mc Main. May your thoughts and memories of her get you through this tough time.
Felita Robertson Slidell, La.
Linda Campbell
March 26, 2010
We will Miss you.. Linda Campbell And The Heavenly Melodies Gospel Singers, Set down, Child, And Rest A Little While..
March 26, 2010
Good-bye my friend though we have been so far apart, you were always my friend. We had so much fun when the kids were young, we shared good an bad times together. you will truly be missed by so many people. Too the kids be strong because mom will always be with you. You have my deepest sympathy. (Love, Mrs Ann & Family)
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