Maurine M. Wright, age 97, of Mesquite, Texas passed away on Thursday April 19, 2018. Maurine was born January 6, 1921 in Edgewood, Texas to parents David and Rebecca Foster. She was very active with her church and was a wonderful Sunday school teacher. Maurine was an avid guitar player and organist. She loved spending time making crafts with the kids, as well as volunteering her time with the senior center. Maurine worked for the North American Aviation Center during World War II.
Maurine is survived by; son Michael Wright; daughter in law Janice Wright; grandchildren Sammy Morrison and Charles Morrison; great grandchildren Zachary Morrison, Zander Morrison, and Jayden Paris Morrison sister Maggie Bell Wiley, brother John Foster and brother Charlie Foster.
Maurine was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Wright, brother Marion "Speck" Foster, and sisters, Ellie Mae Kennedy, Audra Hall, And Beulah Taylor.
A funeral service for Maurine will be held Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Grove Hill Funeral Home, 3920 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, TX 75228. A committal service will occur Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM, 3920 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, TX 75228. A burial will occur Monday, April 23, 2018 at 12:00 AM at Grove Hill Memorial Park, 3920 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75228.
Serving as pallbearers are Jim Hall, Chester Hall, William Morrison, Terry Kennedy and Michael Wright.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Grove-Hill.com for the Wright family.