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Ruthie Mae Wright

Passed 08/03/2021

Obituary For Ruthie Mae Wright

The late Ruthie Mae McCoggle Wright was born on November 18, 1926, in Valdosta, GA to the late Silas and Lola McCoggle. Ruthie was one of the six children (Emma Lou, Ethel Mae, Lovell, Jessie, and Oscar). At an early age, she devoted her life to the Lord. She was a member of Ousley Temple Church of God and Christ in Valdosta, Georgia, now known as Truth in Life Church of God in Christ. She served and worked faithfully for many years on the Mother Board. She was also a dedicated church member who loved to sing in the choir. One of her favorite songs was, “Walk With Me Lord”.

Ruthie Mae McCoggle Wright has resided in Lowndes County all her life. She was married to the late J.C. Wright who was committed to farming and to that union, they were blessed with three children (Lorene Wright, Betty Jean Wright, and J.T. Wright, Sr.).

On Tuesday morning, August 3, 2021, she departed this earthly life in the company of her family. She was predeceased by her two children: her daughter, Betty Jean Wright McKinnon (Johnny), and her son J.T. Wright, Sr. (Virginia). Her sisters: Lovell McCoggle, Ethel Mae McCoggle Wright (Joseph), and Emma Lou McCoggle Boyd (Jasper), and her brothers, Oscar McCoggle, Sr. (Gussie) and Jessie McCoggle (Mary).

She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Ms. Lorene Wright Sirmans (late, Curtis), and her grandchildren: Kimberly Morris (Allen) of Valdosta, GA; Curtis Wright of Valdosta, GA; Johnny McKinnon (Cherise) of Valdosta, GA; Shawna Early (Marcus) of Warner Robins, GA; Timothy McKinnon of Valdosta, GA; Jay T. Wright, Jr. (Tammy) of Valdosta, GA; Anthony Wright (Brenda) of Valdosta, GA; Priscilla Mack (Curtis) of Valdosta, GA; Marcus Wright (April) of Valdosta, GA; and Jamichael Kirksey of Valdosta, GA. She was blessed with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, along with a host of relatives and devoted friends that she loved dearly.

Home going service for Mother Ruthie Wright will be held on Sunday, August 8 at 3:00 P. M. at Valdosta High School Performance Art Center with Dr. Curtis Sermons officiating. Burial will follow in the Gary Cemetery. Public viewing will be Friday August 6 from 3:00 P. M. to 6:00 P. M. and Saturday from 9:00 A. M. Til 7:00 P. M. If you are unable to be with us Sunday in person, please join us as we livestream the home going service of Mother Wright on our website. Just a reminder that temperature checks and mask will be required. Blessing from the Mortuary that cares.


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Ruthie helped my mother for many years , we all loved her like family. Rip Sweet Lady . The Clyde Jackson Family

WE will truly miss you Mrs. Ruth RIHP my darling. From Pookie and family. Until we meet again

Sending condolences to Shawna and her family. May God be with you and your family. Grandmother is gone but never forgotten. She was a beautiful person.

Alfred, Mary and Marci Early, Atlanta, GA

RIP from Lee Stevenson and Family of Jesup Ga

RIP From. Barbara and Fred Tillman of Jesup Ga.

RIHP My sweet lady. You will be truly missed. From Gail and family.

We will miss you truly. From Christine Robinson and family.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Scott & Roberts Mortuary, Inc. | Valdosta, GA

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