Ruth Devoe Wright, 81, widow of Charlie Wright Sr., died Tuesday, May 26, 2015.
Born May 2, 1934, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Sarah Devoe (Charlie Sr.) Davis. She attended the public schools of Clarendon County. She retired from Campbell Soup. She was a life member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, where she served faithfully on the Missionary Circle 3, the YWA, Trustee Wives, Pastor's Aid, Hospitality and Gospel Choir Ministries.
Survivors include seven children, Charlie Wright Jr., Wilford Wright, Stanley (Audrey) Wright, Barbara Fickens, Deborah (Ronnie Jr.) Witherspoon, Jeanette (the Rev. Leroy) Blanding and Ruthie Wright; a brother, Charlie (Angie) Davis Jr.; two sisters, Amie Antoine and Annie (Richard) Wilson; two sisters-in-law, Agnes Devoe and Gardenia Robinson; a host of grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2015, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Willie A. Wright Jr., the Rev. Leroy Blanding Sr., the Rev. Hazel Charles, the Rev. Rick Simmons, the Rev. Eartha Reed and Minister Calvin Hastie. Burial will be in Bradford Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors at the home of her son, Charlie Wright Jr., 905 Manchester Circle in Sumter.
Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com.
Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.
