Sylvia M. Wright

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

Sylvia Margaret Johnson Wright was born on August 19, 1942 to Margaret B. Hickman Johnson and Sylvester T. Johnson, Jr., in San Antonio, Texas. The first of four children. Sylvia attended public school in San Antonio, Texas, and graduated from St. Peter Claver Academy and St. Phillips College in San Antonio.

Sylvia met the love of her life Arthur Phillip Wright at Bethel African Methodist Church. Arthur and Sylvia were married on September 17, 1960 in San Antonio, Texas. To this union 3 beautiful children were born, Darryl Eugene, Darlene Elizabeth and Valarie Anyce Wright.

Sylvia and her husband were a military family and traveled all over the world. Sylvia was employed as an accountant technician for Defense Commissary Agency (DECA) for over 30 years. Sylvia loved her Church and was an active member of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church for over 40 years. She was active in youth and adult choir, Church and Vacation Bible school. She served as a Class leader of Class #27 & #19, Annie E. Hunt WMS (as President) and a Life Member of the WMS, Lay Organization and Usher Board. She loved to travel to the various church meetings in and out of town.

Sylvia was a member of the following organizations: Order of Eastern Star (OES), Zeta Amicae of San Antonio and the Government Girls Club.

Sylvia leaves behind precious memories. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a beloved servant of God.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester T. Johnson, Jr. and Margaret B. Johnson; husband, Arthur Phillip Wright; daughter, Darlene Elizabeth Wright; aunt, Mary Williams; aunt and uncle Christine and Herbert Dibrell; great niece, Jaylah L. Martinez and brother Gregory Paul Johnson.

Those left to continue her legacy are (Children) Darryl E. Wright (Savannah, GA) and Rev. Valarie A. Wright; (Grandchildren) Gabriel F. Wright (Naomi), Atlanta, GA, Rachel N. Wright (Savannah, GA); (Great Grandchild) Bryson; (Brothers) Sylvester T. Johnson, III (Madelyn) and James A. Johnson; (Aunt) Ruby Johnson Jones; (Nephews & Nieces) Gerald Reynolds (Jennifer), Sonja L. Martinez (Juan Luis), DyAnn Houston (Veno), Keiko C. Anderson (Dr. DeVry C.) Shawana T. Harper (Guy E.) and E. Brandon Huey (Allie); (Special First Cousins) Carolyn “Nadene”  Brown, Frances Jones (Willie), Deborah Menefee (Robert), Janice Suber (Terrence); a very faithful and devoted Sister Friend Jean Wainwright; (Special Friends) Ernest and Ruby Hendrix, William and Louella Scott, Linda Y. Vaughn and a host of nieces, nephews, many cousins and friends.