Lurine J. Wright

Lurine J. Wright
Sunrise August 28, 1936
Sunset February 25,2025

Lurine Wright was born on August 28, 1936 to parents Maggie Lee Davis and Hampton Calvin in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

She attended St. Mary's Catholic School and Bowman High School in Vicksburg, MS,
Lurine moved to New York City at the age of 16 where she furthered her education at The College of New Rochelle where she later graduated.

Lurine met and married Morris Charles Wright.
Lurine worked as an overseas operator for AT&T and in later years worked for the Department of Aging.
Lurine was a devoted member of Greater Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Brooklyn, NY.

For a great majority of her adult life Lurine resided in New York City where she raised her children as well as some of her grandchildren.
She was a great humanitarian feeding the hungry and sheltering the homeless.

Being an amazing cook, folks traveled for miles to get a taste of her delicious food. She was a great entertainer and she loved to dance and have a great time. She loved high fashion and could give the ladies the best press and curl.

At some point Lurine relocated to Schenectady, New York where she lived for over 20 years until her passing.
Lurine leaves to cherish her memory:
Children: John, Dedra, Cassandra(Lisa), and Edward Jr.
Previously Departed: Marvin and Denise
Grandchildren: Latasha, Duwan, Deaunta, Marquest,Yakia , Ayanna, Darcelle, Tasha, Victor, Aaron, Shaquan (Promize), Jareisa, and Juanita
Previously Departed: Shatavia and Tyjanae
Great Grandchildren: Dontez, Demari, Eric, Zakiya, Deaunta Jr., Dean, Ethan, Nevaeh, Aria, Victor Jr., Jaleah, Jalil, King, Nasir, Nimai and and Zavionnah, Zayla, Loyalty
Siblings; Liz(Illinois) Delores(Connecticut) Rosie(Mississippi)
Previously Departed: Lubertha, Emma, Frankie Jean, Roosevelt, Sidney Mae,Henry, Johnny
Inlaws: Odessa, Paul, Randolph, Charles and Aida
Previously Departed: Terry
A host of Nieces, Nephews< cousins, and Friends
Lurine Wright's Family would like to to extend a special dedication and gratitude to Cheryl Jonell Page for her tireless phenomenal work toward all of Lurine's needs and challenges for the past 20 plus years.

Special Thanks to all the staff and Nurses at, Hospice Care (Volunteers), Sunnyview, Landmark, and Ellis Hospitals.