05/01/14 - NNHS Newsletter - Hilda Watts Wright
Hilda Elizabeth WattsWright
(20 Feb 1920 - 29 Apr 2014)
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05/01/14 - NNHS Newsletter - Hilda Watts Wright
Hilda Elizabeth WattsWright |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
We have still more sad news this
Thursday morning.
Hilda
Watts Wright, mother of
Davis Wright ('61) of VA,
Hilda Wright Johnson ('64) of TN,
and
Pauline Wright Perry ('67) of TN,
and mother-in-law of
Tricia Nettles Wright (Hampton HS -
'60),
Ed Johnson of TN,
and
Eddie Perry ('65) of TN, passed away
in Newport News
on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at the age of 94.
From
Eddie Perry ('65) of TN - 04/29/14, 11:20 PM
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Hilda Elizabeth Wright":
| Carol, With sad news, I must tell you of the passing of Hilda Wright. She was the mother of
Davis Wright (Class of
'61),
Hilda Ann Wright
(Johnson) (Class of '64) and
Pauline Wright (Perry) (Class of
'67). Mrs. Wright was a fine Christian woman, and was one of first
three policewomen that the City of Newport News had (for that matter one
of the first in the state of Virginia). She will definitely be missed.
Her obituary will be in the Daily Press probably Thursday. The following
is what will be published.Hilda Elizabeth Wright went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 29, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Davis B. Wright, Sr., and 9 brothers and sisters. She is survived by 3 sisters, Betty Williams, Marjorie Pitts and Elizabeth Gayle; her son, Davis Wright, and wife, Patricia, of Lanexa, Va., daughter, Hilda Ann, and husband, Dr. Ed Johnson, of Knoxville, Tn., and daughter, Pauline , and husband, Ed Perry, of Knoxville, Tn.; 6 grandchildren , Kelly Walker, Bucky Wright (Dona), Walter Johnson (Margie), Lawrence Perry (Donna), Chris Perry (Star), and Eric Perry (Amanda); 17 great grandchildren, Ashley, Taylor, Logan, Cole, Mallory, Ridge, Melody, Sara, Zachary, Sam, Lauren, Will, Ella, Ensley, Anderson, Xander, and Emmy. Hilda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She retired from the Newport News Police Dept. in 1975 after a 21-year career of service for the City. She was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church for 72 years, since 1942, where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, led the social committee, along with many more activities. Receiving of friends will be held at Peninsula Funeral Home on Friday from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church at 11 a.m., with graveside services to follow at Peninsula Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society. Again, thanks for all that you do.
Oh, Eddie, I am so very sorry to hear
this sad news. Although I think I never had the pleasure of meeting her,
your mother-in-law sounds like a very fine woman indeed. Please
give Pauline and the rest of the family my love and deepest sympathies.
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From Marty Whitmore McCoy ('67) of VA - 05/01/14, 6:37
AM - "
Pauline Wright Perry's Mother":
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Pauline's mother is below - please keep Pauline and family in our
prayers. Thanks, Marty
Thank you so much, Marty; that
we will do.
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From the Daily Press - 05/01/14:
Hilda Elizabeth Watts Wright
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NEWPORT NEWS - Hilda Elizabeth Wright, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 29, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Davis B. Wright, Sr., and 9 brothers and sisters. She is survived by 3 sisters, Betty Williams, Marjorie Pitts and Elizabeth Gayle; her son, Davis Wright, and wife, Patricia, of Lanexa, Va., daughter, Hilda Ann, and husband, Dr. Ed Johnson, of Knoxville, Tn., and daughter, Pauline , and husband, Ed Perry, of Knoxville, Tn.; 6 grandchildren , Kelly Walker, Bucky Wright (Dona), Walter Johnson (Margie), Lawrence Perry (Donna), Chris Perry (Star), and Eric Perry (Amanda); 17 great grandchildren, Ashley, Taylor, Logan, Cole, Mallory, Ridge (Sheri), Melody, Sara, Zachary, Sam, Lauren, Will, Ella, Ensley, Anderson, Xander, and Emmy. Hilda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She retired from the Newport News Police Dept. in 1975 after a 21-year career of service for the City. |
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She was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church for 72 years, since 1942, where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, led the social committee, along with many more activities. Receiving of friends will be held at Peninsula Funeral Home on Friday from 6-7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m., with graveside services to follow at Peninsula Memorial Park. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church or the American
Cancer Society. View and post
condolences on our online guestbook at
dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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May 01, 2014
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. May memories give you strength and the assurance you will see her again. ~ Cheryl Mays Howard Pauline, Ed and Family, Pauline... Thinking of you
and your family at this time of sorrow....your cherished memories will
bring you peace. God's blessings to all...
~ Betty Bennett, Yorktown, Virginia
May 03, 2014
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Our sincerest condolences are extended to Mrs. Wright's family and their friends.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Shall We Gather at the River
Shall we gather at the
river,
Where bright angel feet have trod;
With its crystal tide forever
Flowing by the throne of God?
Chorus
Yes, we'll gather at the river,
The beautiful, the beautiful river;
Gather with the saints at the river
That flows by the throne of God.
On the margin of the river,
Washing up its silver spray,
We will walk and worship ever,
All the happy golden day.
Chorus
Ere we reach the shining river,
Lay we every burden down;
Grace our spirits will deliver,
And provide a robe and crown.
Chorus
Soon we'll reach the shining river,
Soon our pilgrimage will cease,
Soon our happy hearts will quiver
With the melody of peace.
Chorus
"Shall We Gather at the River" midi and lyrics courtesy of http://www.loveallpeople.org/shallwegather.html
- 07/15/07Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of
http://gregolsengallery.com – 03/15/05
Hampton High School's Crab clip art courtesy of
http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/
- 10/02/05
Replaced courtesy of
http://www.hamptonhigh1964.com - 02/17/09
Musical Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.fortunecity.com/tinpan/eltonjohn/561/indexoldies2.html - 05/06/09
My heart is saddened and full of Joy, my sweet friend is no longer
with us, but she is now full of peace and with her Savior and Lord.
What a sweet memory she leaves behind, a perfect example of God's
love, always a smile, kind word, and deed. She will be missed by so
many who loved her. What a blessing she has been in my life, so
thankful God chose to have our paths cross in this life, but I know
I will see her again in Glory. Love her family. 