Willie Wright-Thompson's obituary , Passed away on May 17, 2021 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Willie Wright-Thompson

April 25, 1933 - May 17, 2021 (88 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Willie Wright-Thompson's obituary , Passed away on May 17, 2021 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Ellis Funeral Home LLC

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Willie Wright-Thompson

April 25, 1933 - May 17, 2021 (88 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Willie Wright-Thompson Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Willie Wright-Thompson (Fort Wayne, Indiana), who passed away on May 17, 2021, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Willie Wright-Thompson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her daughters, Loretta Masterson (Thomas) of Fort Wayne, Diane Young (Elige) of Fort Wayne, Joyce Wright of Fort Wayne, Leola Hicks (Ledell David) of Fort Wayne, Theresa Bates (James) of Fort Wayne, Angelyn McCurrie (Jerry Sr.) of Fort Wayne, Tinishia Wright (Jake Waddy) of Birmingham and Zola Warren of Pontiac Michigan; her husband Clarence Oscar Thompson; and her daughters, Barbara Wright, Jeanette Jones, Kimberly Wright, Patricia Pinkston, Yvonne Wright, Dorothy Staten of Washington and Estella Thompson.

She is survived by: her sons, Winston Wright, DeWayne Wright (Janice) and Gregory Wright (Sandra); her sister Augusta Underwood of Fort Wayne, Indiana.; her goddaughter Rosalyn Wynn of Chattanooga; her close friend Eugene Wright; her son Clarence Thompson, Jr.; her grandchildren, Michelle Wright, Yolanda Wright, Shantel Young, Clifton Cottrell, Ramon Jefferson, Shelton Jefferson and Ernest Griffin; her great grandchildren, Donnell Quavonne Wright and Clayton Winn; her sisters, Rachel Green, Fannie Walker and Margaret Billups; and her close friends, Annie "Sweetie" Wynn, Willie "Jack" Kelly and Debbie Kelly. She is also survived by 79 Grandchildren, 170 Great Grandchildren and 123 Great-Great Grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ellis Funeral Home LLC



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Jerusalem Baptist Church
1151 Francis St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803

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