Anna Mae Wright's Obituary
Anna Mae “Yellow Ray of Sunshine” Wright born to the late Lewis Piece Sr. and Arabella Pierce on February 1, 1935 in Hopewell Township, NJ. Surrounded by family at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland, NJ, she answered the call and has been reunited with her Lord and Savior on April 21, 2023.
Anna Mae attended Gouldtown School (K-8) and in 1953 graduated from Bridgeton High School. The following year, she married Harold “Buddy” Steward Sr. Together, they had three children: Michele, Freida, & Harold. They remained wed 33 years, until Harold gained his wings in 1987.
Anna attended Cumberland County College and studied Early Childhood Education. She was passionate about her 29 year career as an Instructional Aide at Fairfield Township in the Early Childhood Education Program.
She gave her heart to the Lord and served Him from a tender age. She loved being a Missionary and participating in the Croquette Ministry at her church, Trinty AME of Gouldtown.
In 1989, she married Warren F. Wright Sr. The union lasted until the passing of her beloved, 17 years later.
Anna loved to be amongst young people. Her philosophy was: “if you keep with the youth, you stay youthful.” She had lots of creative talents from being an artist, to crocheting and even molding clay. She collected various antiques and loved to show off her porcelain doll collection. Her sweet voice and tender kindness will be missed by all who had the pleasure to meet and know her.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her brother, Lewis Pierce Jr and sister, Louise Cuff, children: Michele James, Freida Torres (Angel), Harold Steward Jr. (Alison) Warren Wright Jr. (Sonya), Cheryl “Dolly” Pierce, and Dave Bennett; her grandchildren: Joseph James Jr., Earl Johnson Jr, Shomie Robinson, NaKeisha Robinson, Quajamer Steward, Quanye Steward, Felecia Tomlinson, and Ramone Dunns and a host of great grandchildren that she loved dearly as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and loved ones In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in memory of Anna Mae be sent to and made payable to Sacred Trust c/o Alice S Felts Federation 186 Homestead Place Bridgeton NJ 08302 or to Trinity AME Church 1107 Bridgeton Millville Pike Bridgeton, NJ 08302.
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