Wilma Hattie Colvin Wright

Monday, November 2, 2015

Wilma Hattie Colvin Wright, age 96, resident of Granbury, Texas, went to her heavenly rest on Oct. 30, 2015, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born in Uniontown, Kan., on Oct. 26, 1919, to James and Blanche Folk Winship. She married Virgil William Colvin in 1940. He preceded her in death in 1967. Wilma and Virgil had three children; Wilma Elaine Colvin Pyle, Shirley Colvin Coyer and William (Bill) Colvin. She was happily married for 15 years to Floyd P. Wright in 1993. Wilma worked for Key Work Clothes in Fort Scott, Kan., for many years. She later worked as an activities facilitator at Manteno Mental Health Center in Illinois. Wilma's infectious laughter was well known to all of her family and friends. She was joyful in the midst of suffering, knowing the Lord had a purpose in it. She loved her family, friends and all of her pets. She was the beloved matriarch of her family and enjoyed and was blessed with five generations of children.

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