Mrs. Thelma Delores Wright, age 80, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019, in a local hospital. She was born on October 9, 1938, to James and Lenora Wiggins, and resided in Floyd County all her life. Mrs. Wright was of the Baptist faith, attended The Word and The Way Baptist Church, Sunny Hill Baptist Church, and later was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church. She graduated from Model High School in 1958, and attended Carroll Lynn Business School. She was Secretary to Judge Maddox, a number of years, until his retirement; and, worked for Harvey-Given Company many years.
She later married R. C. Wright, who preceded her in death in April 2012. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, James and Charles Wiggins; by a son, Jerry Glenn Agan, and several step-sons. Mrs. Wright loved listening to and singing gospel and country music, was a devout Christian, and was loved by everyone! Mrs. Wright is survived by her son, Jason C. Wright and his wife Misty M. Wright, and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Cornerstone Church, 324 Mathis Drive, Rome, GA, 30165. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel. The family requests no flowers. If contributions are made, please send them to the Activity Department at Fifth Avenue Health Care Center, 505 N. Fifth Avenue, Rome, GA, 30165.
