Bessie Martha Wright, 89, of Vidor, passed away April 24, 2013. She was a very active member of her church, Calvary Tabernacle, where she taught the nursery class for many years. She collected dolls. She worked for the South Park I.S.D. She also worked at Shepherds Laundry of Beaumont until her retirement. Most of all, she loved children, especially her own.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Wright; parents, Will and Ruth Lyle; brothers, Phil Lyle and Bob Lyle.
She is survived by her children, John Wright and wife Estelita of Daisetta, Richard Wright and wife Dianna of Port Acres, Lisa Davis and husband Mack of Vidor; grandchildren, Latishia Wingate of Daisetta, John D. Wright, Jr. and wife Rosie of Hull, Karl Wright and wife Tracy of San Antonio, Jeffrey Wright and wife Stormi of Groves, Deidra Mayer and husband Brad of Fannett, Keli Louviere and husband Stephen of Vidor, Mack Wayne Davis, Jr. and wife Hallie of San Diego, TX; brother, Briley Lyle and wife Mary of Altoona, PA, sister, Louise Schwartzwelder of Beaumont; sister-in-law, Pat Lyle of Groves; 14 great grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers are Karl Wright, Jeffrey Wright, John D. Wright, Theo Baker, Jr., Thomas Comte and Ron Emerson. Honoray pallbearers are Austin Wingate and Slade Louviere.
Her family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday April 29, 2013 at Calvary Tabernacle of Beaumont. A service of remembrance will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday April 30, 2013 at Calvary Tabernacle of Beaumont, officiated by Reverend Billy Stanley. Internment will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday April 30, 2013 at Jordan Cemetery in Honey Island.