She is survived by her husband of 65 years James “Jim" Wright and two sons, James Wright Jr (Gloria) and Jeff Wright (Donna). She adored her six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and they loved her dearly. She was predeceased by four brothers and three sisters.
She was a member of Kilbourne Park Baptist Church for 40 years. She taught three-year-old Sunday School, and sang in the choir. For 32 years, she taught three-year-old kindergarten and served as Associate Director and Director of Kilbourne Park Baptist Church Preschool where she began the three-year-old program. She had a lifelong love for teaching children. After her retirement she moved to Northeast Columbia and became an active member of Spring Valley Baptist Church. She was a member of the John Platt Fellowship class, and the family appreciates the love and care given during her time of illness. She also enjoyed singing in Valley Voices and was a founding member.
Memorials may be given to Spring Valley Baptist Church Music Ministry, 91 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223.
Based on the newest guidelines from the CDC for people gathering together, our family has decided not to have the funeral for Delores Wright on Tuesday, March 17 at Spring Valley Baptist Church. Many of the people who would attend the funeral are senior adults and are in the high-risk group for the corona virus. The family will have a private graveside service. We thank you for your prayers during this time of loss and we know for certain that God is in control.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
