Florence Jean "Sissie" Wright

Florence Jean Wright, 68, of Yuma, Arizona peacefully went to Heaven October 30, 2016 after a 23 year battle with Parkinson's. Born December 5, 1947 in Ralls, Texas she was a loving mother and friend to all who knew her. She graduated from Yuma High School and retired from Mountain Bell and APS.

Sissie loved dancing, cooking, family and she enjoyed being a choir director and song leader at church. You could always count on her telling a funny joke or a good story. Her smile and laughter will be missed.

She is survived by daughters, Carrie Roberts and Charlene Mesa, 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her father Leonard Shelton, mother Billie Jo Shelton, sister LenNora Cates and twin brother Dean Shelton.

The celebration of her life will begin with a funeral service on Friday, November 4, 2016, 11:00 am at Funeraria del Angel Kammann in Yuma, AZ, officiated by Rev. Killingsworth. Potluck reception will follow at 2409 S. 27th Ave.

Burial services will be Monday, November 7, 2016, 12:00 pm in the Garden of Meditation Extension at Desert Lawn Memorial Park in Yuma, Arizona.

Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria del Angel, Yuma, AZ.