Nelda Carolyn Wright was born March 9, 1944 in Sherman, Texas to Vernon and Lou Ella Ridinger and left this world to enter her heavenly home May 14, 2018 in Imperial, Missouri.
Nelda graduated from Denison High School and Grayson County College, where she obtained an Associate Degree.
She married Sidney Wright of Denison, Texas, August 18, 1969. Together, they raised four children, who were the “Light of their lives.”
Nelda's career began with MKT Railroad in Denison, Texas in 1962. In 1989, she and Sid transferred to St. Louis to continue their careers with Union Pacific Railroad in St. Louis, MO. She retired from Union Pacific Railroad in 2004, after a career of over 40 years. She then began volunteering as a Tax Preparer for AARP Tax Aid, (loving it) until 2017, when she was physically unable to continue.
Her hobbies included traveling with her siblings (and spouses), eventually fulfilling her dream of visiting all 50 states. She was an avid reader, worked Sudoku and crossword puzzles, and watched old TV shows, as well as loving to cook.
She is preceded in death by husband Sid, her parents, and sister-in-laws Wanda and Shirley Ridinger. She is survived by her four children: Trudy Jo Karley (Matt) of Keller, TX, Gerald Franklin McAden of St. Louis, MO, Rhonda Renee' Volz (Mark) of Imperial, MO, Darla Michelle Becker (Scott) of Cedar Hill, MO; and a step-daughter: Tonya Wilson (Scott) of Wills Point, TX. Grandchildren: Jessica and Johnathan Karley, Jenna Volz, Karly and Sidney Becker, and Cameron and Corey Wilson; and great-grandchild Brooke Wilson. Siblings: Glenda Overturf (Bobby), Brenda Spillman (Raymond), Bill Ridinger (Marie), Lonnie Ridinger (Linda), Ralph Ridinger (Doris) and Jerry Ridinger; along with numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was loved by all!
Family visitation will be from 6-8:00 P.M., Sunday, May 20th at Bratcher Funeral Home, 401 W. Woodard St., Denison, TX. A church service will be at 10:00 A.M., Monday, May 21st at the East Baptist Church, 311 N. 5th St., Denison, TX 75020, with Bro. Danny Wood and Bro. Brett Castle officiating.
Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park in Sherman.
Pallbearers will be nephews: Ridingers – Dale, Bart, Lee, and Troy; Brian Overturf, and David Spillman.
Family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to: East Baptist Church, 311 N, 5th St, Denison, TX 75020, in memory of Nelda Wright.
