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CoM-e/Jirat'uAq, co^tem platl^; How do t beglw to describe such a magmflcewt spec.Lm.jiA,?
Meditating, elevating; to me these words HF spoke, "Perhaps the most magnificent specimen created Ls the live oak.'
Its' genesisju s t Like ours, bom, from a tlwy little seed. With the proper nutrients, a sprout Ls formed, A miraculous process Indeed.
its' early stages gulte delicate; m any falls, bumps, and bruises during these years. With persistence and determination It grows because It has not yet come to know fear.
The years pass, the roots get deeper, the oak gets more rigid. Storms, floods, nor draughts can penetrate.
Blessed with the gift of fertility, It births a seed and branches begin to generate, each branch born with Its' mother's traits, characteristics, and features. Then, those branches grow branches, upward toward Heaven; stead ily striving to reach h e r . even the branch produces a stem, the stem produces a leaf, then a seed, Which, again, starts a whole new creation; live oaks that will continue to give life for future generations.
As the decades pass, the live oak continues to grow and get strong. A t the same time, providing a place for other creatures, big and small, to call home.
And If th at live oak could ta lk --oh the stories It would tell o f the great people who have passed, the struggles that were fought,
And how It somehow always prevailed.
Each one who thinks of that tree, has their own special memory that burns on like an iyiferM.
For she Is blessed with that special gift of Life. Life that Is eternal!
Walter Travis Wright '04

Active Pallbearers

Grandsons Timothy Albright Walter Travis Wright Andre Lacey Allen Freeman

James Bell III Marquis Hardy Kenneth Allen Jarod Johnson

Honorary Pallbearers
Deacon Board Springfield Baptist Church Former Employees and Students of Around the Clock Nursery &
Wright's Raggedy Ann and Andy Learning Center
?lower Bearers
Usher Board and Usher Union
Jn Appreciation
The family of the late Virginia Thomasena W. Wright wishes to take this opportunity to extend our sincere appreciation for the many acts of kindness and love shown during the time of illness and bereavement. We say thank you for your prayers, gifts, food, monetary contributions, and flowers. May God bless and keep each of you.

W. H. Mays Mortuary
"Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922" 1221 James Brown Boulevard Augusta, Georgia (706) 722-6401

A Celebration ofFife for
M rs. Virginia Zhomasena W. Wright

Sunrise September 1, 1915

Sunset February 22, 2010

Sunday, February 28, 2010 2:00 P.M.
Springfield Baptist Church Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Hardy Bennings III, Pastor - Officiating Reverend Gustave Fraser, Assistant Minister - Presiding

Obituary
The Life Reflection of Mrs. Virginia Thomasena Walker Wright
On Monday, February 22, 2010 an angel slipped into the room at University Hospital and quiedy took Mrs. Virginia Thomasena Walker Wright by the hand and led her to her heavenly home.
Mrs. Virginia Thomasena Walker Wright was born on September 1, 1915 to the late Mr. and Mrs. William White (Alice) Walker in Augusta, Ga. After the passing of her parents, she was reared by her grandmother, Mrs. Virginia Southward Dozier and her uncle, Thomas Walker.
Mrs. Wright was a 1933 graduate of Haines Normal and Industrial Institute and a graduate of Arnold's Business College. She did further studies in Early Childhood Education and administration through the services of Georgia State College and Augusta Technical Institute.
At an early age, she joined and was baptized at Springfield Baptist Church under the pastorage of Reverend W. P. Sanders. Mrs. Wright was a member of the Missionary Society, served as secretary of the Cummings Circle for several years and worked with youth programs. She worked faithfully and was a dedicated member of Springfield Baptist Church.
Mrs. Wright was employed as a kindergarten teacher at the Springfield Baptist Branch of Bethlehem Community Center. After working at the center, she worked in the claims department of her family's business, The Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance Company. In 1949 she founded the Around the Clock Nursery and was among the first licensed daycare centers in the state of Georgia. Later, she incorporated the business with her children and the center's name changed to Wright's Raggedy Ann and Andy Learning Day School. She worked in the industry for over forty-five years.
Mrs. Wright was a member of the Hornsby-Walker Association, the Richmond County Childcare Network Association and was a mentor for the Augusta Area Cultural Society and was a recipient of the African American Legacy Award. In the 90's she was recognized by the Augusta Chronicle Newspaper and the CSRA Business League for her outstanding services to children and consistent community work.
She was joined in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Walter Thomas Wright, Sr. on July 1, 1943. He preceded her in death. Together they raised 11 children and helped rear several others (too many to name); three preceded her in death: Allegra Bell Johnson, James Bell, Sr. and Horatio Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memory five daughters: Thomasena (William) Albright, Augusta, Georgia, Virginia Marian Wright, Dr. Deborah (Douglas) Austin, Hephzibah, Georgia, Jacqueline (Charles) Habersham, Charlene (Amthony) Wilkins, Augusta, Georgia, Three sons: Walter (Andrea) Wright, Jr., of Augusta, Georgia, Roosevelt (Doris) Johnson of Hephzibah, Georgia, and Lreeman Johnson of Atlanta, Georgia A stepdaughter, Emma (Willie) Howard of Corona, New York, a devoted Godson, James Gaines, three Goddaughters, Linda (Melvin) Gordon, Thomasina (Ezra) Hatcher, and Alberta Cunningham-Albany, all of Augusta, Georgia A devoted friend Elizabeth Danforth of North Augusta, South Carolina. Two devoted care givers Linda Price and E. Woods, both of Hephzibah, Georgia, and a host of relatives and friends.
"I'm going to work till my day is done."

Order of Service

Presiding..................

Reverend Gustave Frasier

Processional "In the Garden"........................ .......... Farewell Viewing

Scriptures Old-Testament...... ......................................Reverend Clarence Grier New Testament.... ....................... Reverend Constance Brown Allen

Prayer......................

.. Reverend James Adams

Solo........................ "I'm Free" ................... ....... Mr. Patrick Outlier

Acknowledgments....

........ Mrs. Sandra Bailey

Reflections (3 minutes please) Church Member.......................................... .... Mr. Hartley Gibbons Community ................................................ ........ Mrs. Agnes Carter Neighbor...................................................... ....... Mrs. Mary Brinson As a daycare parent....................................... Mrs. Thomasina Godbee As a friend..................................................... Mrs. Elizabeth Danforth As a family member..................................... .... Mr. Timothy Albright The Hornsby Walker Family Association..... .. Mrs. Charlotte Watkins Open reflections from the floor

Musical Selection ..."Praise the Lord With Me" ....... Combined Choir

Tribute to my Grandmother.......................... Mr. Walter Travis Wright

Musical Selection ..."Walk All Over God's Heaven"... her favorite song

Eulogy..................... ............................ Reverend Hardy Bennings, III

Recessional.............. " Soon and Very Soon" .............Combined Choir

Interment................ ..................................Walker Memorial Cemetery

Repast St. John's Building Springfield Baptist Church

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