Frances Wright

May 19, 1936 - May 8, 2018

Frances Wright was born from the union of Prince Albert and Essie Terrell in Emerson, Arkansas. She was baptized at a young age. Frances graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis, Tennessee, where she met and later married Johnny. Together they moved to Chicago, Illinois for work opportunities. To this union six children were born, Tommy Lee, Patricia, Bennie, Thurman, Corey and Macey Jean. Frances touched the lives of many people throughout her involvement and service to others. She started her career at Northrop and remained there for over 20 years. Anyone who knew Frances knew she was a bundle of energy. For over 20 years she would wake up at 4:00 a.m. getting ready for that long ride to work. After retirement she was off visiting friends, relatives, helping out at church, just taking care of her garden or in the shopping mall. It was well known that if you wanted to talk to Frances you needed to call her early in the morning. Frances has been an active member of Central Missionary Baptist Church for over 27 years where she dedicated her life to God. On May 8, 2018, Frances departed this life. She was preceded in death by Herbert Lee, Floyd, Carl, Curtis, Herman, Bertha, Albert and Annie Mae. Frances leaves to cherish her memory, her six children Tommy Lee, Patricia, Bennie, Thurman, Corey and Macey Jean; eight grandchildren Dennis Jr., Benjamin, Marquita, Malcolm, Natashia, Niyaz, Ashley and Erika; four great grandchildren; two sisters Dorothy and Dollie Mae; two brothers Earnest and Fred; and a host of nieces, nephews, cherished relatives and friends. Frances will be missed by all who knew her.