Dorothy Ann Wright

Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born on April 28, 1934 in

Vicksburg, Mississippi to Thomas and Cleo (Ferguson) Paulding. In 1957 she

married Fred Wright in Albion, Michigan.

She worked for Corning Glass in Albion until it closed and then went

to work for McGraw-Edison. She retired from Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

at Albion College as a cook.

Dorothy was a lifelong member of Bethel Baptist Church in Albion where she worked with children, played the piano and was a member

of the Senior Choir. She was also a former member of the Goodwill Singers.

She was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing Bid Whist. She enjoyed reading, watching all sports, especially MSU.

One of her gifts was writing poetry and on many occasions she was invited to do special readings at her church and other speaking engagements.

She is survived by:

Loving Husband, Fred of 57 years,

Daughter- Patricia Johnson of Lansing

Grandson- Bobby Johnson also of Lansing

Sister- Irene (John) Maxey of Vicksburg, MS

Many nieces, nephews, other family and friends

With special thanks to Brad & Johnnie Mae Miller, Leroy Miller, Jr.,

LaVern Thomas, Joyce Spicer and Steve & Bonnie Williamson.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Thelma Russell.

Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) on Friday, May 9, 2014,

at Bethel Baptist Church, 523 Washington Street, Albion, Michigan 49224,

with Pastor F.H. Alexander Jr., officiating. Gathering of Family & Friends

will be from 11:30 until 12:00 PM (Noon) on Friday at the church.

Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery.