Ella Mae Wright, 101, born July 28, 1917, departed this life Thursday September 27, 2018. Founder of Wright's Cafeteria on Middlebrook Pike, she enjoyed cooking and canning all her life. She was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Andersonville, after belonging to Central Baptist Church Bearden for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Bessie Bean, and husband JB Wright with whom she enjoyed 67 years of marriage. She is survived by her three children, David Wright (Donna), Janice Kelley (Jerry), and Calvin Wright. She enjoyed her seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Special thanks to Gertie King and Fran Owens, her special caregivers.Visitation will be held Saturday September 29, 2018 from 6:00-7:30 followed by a Celebration of Life at 7:30 at Weavers Funeral Home on Oak Ridge Highway. Interment will be at Highland Memorial Cemetery at 2:00 Sunday September 30, 2018. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to First Baptist Church of Andersonville or West Hills Baptist Church. Condolences are welcome at weaverfuneralservices.com.
