home on April 18, 2019. She was born July 1, 1928 in
Columbiana, AL and is preceded in death by her parents Ward
and Esther Bentley, and brother Ray Bentley. She is survived
by sister Sharon Derrick, son James G. Wright, III, daughter
Amy Wright Jason (David), and grandchildren Gage Wright,
Kathryn Jason, Greg Jason, and John Jason.
Villa attended Montevallo University majoring in Biology, with
a minor in social work. After college, she worked at St.
Margaret’s Hospital in Montgomery, where she met and later
married Dr. Jim Wright, before moving to Birmingham and
both working at UAB Hospital.
Jim and Villa moved to Sylacauga in 1957 for Jim to begin his
medical practice at Craddock Clinic. Villa became active in the
First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, the
Hope Sunday school class, Marble City Study Club, the
Magnolia Garden Club, and the Beautification Council. She held
several offices in UMW, and used her love of flowers for
different activities with the church. She and two friends
arranged flowers for weddings and events for many years. She
was a friend to everyone she met in her community, always
sharing flowers, delicious homemade cooking, a listening ear,
and compassionate heart. Her church, her faith, her family, and
her friends were passion; she touched lives everywhere she
went.
Villa enjoyed traveling with Jim, spending time with her adored
grandchildren, gardening, and spoiling her many cats and dogs.
She was known for her green thumb, always being willing to
take in another animal, an energy and vitality surprising for
her years, and for her gracious southern hospitality. Her love of
Jesus Christ radiated in everything she did and everyone she knew.
She was a vital member of her community, and a
committed wife, mother and grandmother. Villa was a true
Proverbs 31 woman who showered blessings and grace on
everyone she knew.
The service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in
Sylacauga on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 11:00, with visitation
at the church beginning at 10:00. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Humane
Society.
Online condolences may be sent to www.curtisandsonfh.com
Curtis and Son Funeral Home North Chapel will direct the Service.
