Evelyn Thomas Wright

Evelyn Thomas Wright, daughter of the late Edward Thomas and Lizzie (Brown) Thomas, was born Tuesday, May 30, 1939, in Monroe, VA. In 1958, Evelyn graduated from Central High School in Amherst County, VA. Evelyn migrated to Steelton, PA, to reside with her sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and James Mosby Sr. and their family. In 1959, she married Joseph Taylor Jr. “Joe.” This union was blessed with four daughters. In June of 1972, Joe was tragically taken from his family leaving Evelyn to raise their daughters alone. With the help of her Heavenly Father, Evelyn nurtured and meticulously cared for her daughters from childhood to adulthood. In 1985, Evelyn married Lewis Wright and shared a loving relationship until she was called Home on Sunday, November 19, 2023. After a dedicated career, Evelyn retired from the Dauphin Manor Nursing Facility in Harrisburg, PA. As a longtime member of The First Baptist Church of Steelton, Evelyn served with the former Ladies Auxiliary Ministry to the Trustees as well as with numerous other committees. She loved to cook, shop and, most importantly, spend time with her family. Evelyn Thomas Wright leaves irreplaceable memories to be cherished by her husband, Lewis Wright of Steelton, PA; daughters, Renee Taylor of Harrisburg, PA, and Angela Tate (Troy) of Steelton; stepdaughters, Tina Poindexter (Mark) of Houston, TX, and Benita Wright of Harrisburg; stepson, Balan Wright of Dallas, TX; and her sister, Laura Ann Jeffries of Larchmont, NY. Evelyn’s memory will also be honored and cherished by her grandchildren, Latia Taylor, Ebonie Taylor Folks, Latesha Taylor, Angel Tate, Erica Taylor, Shanice Taylor, Britney Taylor and Joseph Taylor; step-grandchildren, Brian Wright, Ashley Wright, Ebony Patton and Derrick Wright; fourteen great-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her daughters, Lavette and Sandra Taylor; brothers, James, Mark, Robert Lewis, Edward Jr., Maurice and Ardie Thomas; sisters, Elizabeth Mosby, Margaret Govan and Jean Robertson. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLICK ON THE SHARE A MEMORY TAB TO POST VIDEOS, SHARE MEMORIES, CONDOLENCES, REFLECTIONS OR SIMPLY LEAVE YOUR NAME.

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Evelyn Thomas Wright

May 30, 1939 - November 19, 2023