Wright-Ray, Patricia Ann, of Knoxville, TN – age 84 departed this life on Friday, February 8, 2013 at Tennova Residential Hospice with her family at her side. She was a member of Greater Warner Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Flossie Clark. She leaves to mourn her passing two devoted children; Kenneth W. (Theresa) Wright of Orlando, Florida and daughter Atty. Sheryl (Avon) Rollins, Sr. of Knoxville, TN; two devoted grandchildren; Cherie and Devon; one great-granddaughter, Allison McCord-Jones of Atlanta, GA and one great-great granddaughter, Taylor Renee Smith; very special grandchildren, Avon (Elizabeth) Rollins, Jr. and Avondria Rollins; great- grandchildren, Giavonni Rollins-Andrews, Amariana Rollins-Steele, Nkosi Rollins, Avon Rollins III and Erica Rollins Fugate; many nieces, nephews and friends; devoted caregiver and family friend Teresa Whaley, lifelong best friend, Mrs. Andrenia Manning. Mrs. Wright was affectionately known and loved as “Mama” and “Mama Pat” by her extended family to include Goddaughters; Jessica (Damien) Bowers, Jennifer (Lionel) Garrett both, Atlanta, GA and Angela Sparkman; Nashville, TN., Carol Scott, Concord, North Carolina, Rodney Wilson (Mabel), Pat Wykle, Cynthia (J.D.), Smith, Patricia (Lynn) Netherland, Julia Yette Rhinehart, Michael Stephens, Audria McFarland, Tanya (James) Page, and Commissioner Diane (John) Jordan. The family would like to thank the physicians at U.T. Hospital with special thanks to Dr. Jennifer Brinkman of U.T. Family Physicians West, Dr. Evelyn Davidson and the staff and nurses at Hillcrest Nursing Home South. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 15, 2013, from 11:00 to 12:00 Noon at Unity Mortuary Chapel with funeral service to follow with Rev. Charles N. Darden, officiating, prayers by Rev. Dr. John A. Butler, Presiding Elder and Rev. John Jordan, Pastor of Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church. Interment to follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery. The services will conclude with full dove release. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc.
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Sheryl and Avon – Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Without fear the way ahead¸ seems more distinct & clear- & we realize there’s nothing, we need ever face alone, for our heavenly Father loves us & our problems are his own. (Ps. 46:1) Jesus said I am the resurrection, & the life. He that exercises faith in me , though he dies, will come back to life. (John 11:25) In the Bible, the Greek word, translated “resurrection” literally means “ a standing up again” It implies that a person is restored to life, retaining his or her unique identity, personality, & memories. This gives us very much hope, for our future. There is a day coming when every person who has fallen asleep in death will wake up & live on a newly restored earth with us, never worrying about sickness or death anymore. I hope that you can find comfort & encouragement in the above verses or those of your own.(Acts 24:15, & Luke 7;12-14) What a wonderful hope, that of seeing our loved ones once again.