Marie Wright Obituary in Augusta at W.H. Mays Mortuary

Obituary For Marie Wright

MRS. MARIE DICKERSON WRIGHT was born on March 23, 1923 to the late Marion Dickerson Sr. and Gertrude Dickerson in McBean, Georgia. Marie was the 10th child of 10 children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jordon Wright of 44 years. Marie was baptized at an early age at Spirit Creek Baptist Church, Augusta, GA. Later in life she joined Tabernacle Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev Charles Spencer Hamilton.

Accordingly during her 65 years of membership, she faithfully served as a member of the Sanctuary Choir, a Deaconess, a Mother of the Church and various other ministries. Marie was also a lifelong member of the New Era Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, Inc.

Marie was educated in the Richmond County School system. She worked as a secretary at Pilgrim Health & Life Insurance Company, Augusta, GA for 40+ years. Marie also worked diligently with her hands; gardening, sewing and cooking delicious meals for her family and friends which were some of her favorite things to do. Marie lived her life with enthusiasm and exuberance. She moved through life with grace and charisma with an amazing capacity to love and give to others. She was known for her exquisite taste; her suits, hats, shoes and jewelry always made a statement. She never left a room until she shared a hug and a smile.

Loving memories will be cherished by her son, Elias Burton Jr. (Debbie), Augusta, GA; stepdaughters, Rev Darlene Cooley (Matthew), Harrisburg, PA; Marilyn Taylor (Greg), Harrisburg, PA; A host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family members & friends.

Graveside services will be held Friday, June 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Olive Memorial Gardens, 3666 Deans Bridge Road, Hephzibah, Georgia 30815. Reverend Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr., eulogist.

No public viewing.

W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706)722-6401.

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My fondest memory of Mom Marie is sitting in the kitchen and watching her whip up a meal and we just talk about any and everything. Or talking on the phone for hours laughing and delighting in each other's company. Most of all she considered me her daughter. During all, her strong faith in God showed through, in everything she did. I am thankful that God allowed our paths to cross because I am all the better going through this thing called life. My heartfelt sympathy is sent to Junior and his family. My prayer is that know that God will comfort them during this time and continue to bless for he honored his mother. Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted. Love Always, Rev. Darlene Cooley & family

I have lost a second mother, friend and neighbor. We have shared smiles and tears together..You were there fir me in my darkest hour..I will always cherish our friendship..RIP my friend!!!!R

Our hearts are broken for and with the family of Mother Marie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Elias, Debbie, and family. Words cannot express the love and gratitude that my family and I have for Mother Marie. We know that we are truly blessed to have had her presence in our lives since my parents moved to Augusta in the 1960s; she was with us every step of the way. She demonstrated her love for God in the way she loved and treated others. Everything about her was beautiful-her smile, the way she spoke, the way she dressed, the way she kept her home, her cooking, and the way she loved. We know that God loved her best and that Mr. Wright, my dad, and sister and all her family were there to greet her when she arrived in her heavenly home. She is forever in our hearts! Kaci Wilhite Greene, Her Little Sweetie

On behalf of the McMillan family, we knew you as Aunt Marie. You were a blessing to us all. Rest now. The McMillan Family(Oscar, Cathy, James, Jackie, Preacher, Anthony, Elaine, Harold & Fred).

I thank you for your son. Elias(Toot)taught me how to swim. Samuel Leon Wilson

Shed No Tears She'd no tears,she would say For I am not dead,I'm just away I called on the Lord, So He answered and came To take me away to a place Where I'd feel no pain . My heart is at ease and I am at rest God took me home because He knew what was best He heard my cries And saw what you couldn't see He knew Heaven was where I needed to be. Don't worry about me , I am just fine Because victory is surely now all mine I 've fought my battle And I've finally won I've made it home To see my Savior, The Holy One. First cousin Malachi Burton, Jr and wife Rev. Cassandra Burton, from Virginia