Martha Jeanette Wright

Martha Jeanette Wright, daughter of the late George and Emma Lomax, was born on February 5, 1925 in West Georgetown, near Chestertown, in Kent County, Md. She transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 during her brief stay at UM Shore Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in the presence of family members. On June 23, 1951 she was joined in Holy Matrimony to Charles Oscar “Bub” Wright of Pondtown, Md. She was preceded in death by her loyal husband Charles Oscar Wright, one daughter Gloria Teat, two stepdaughters Helen Shorter and Alberta Frazier, two grandchildren Bridgett Roy and Marlon Teat, and all of her siblings. Martha loved to travel and went on several trips and cruises. She and Bub loved the Baltimore Orioles and watched them faithfully. After Bub’s passing, Mr. Ralph Deaton was her TV partner for the games. She was known for her white potato pies, visiting friends, and going to the Upper Shore Senior Center. Miss Martha loved traveling the highways and byways with her trusted “chauffeur”, Deaton, as she called him. They took frequent road trips to each others doctor appointments, visiting churches, attending cultural events, shopping and of course going to eat out. Her favorite dessert was vanilla ice cream… She would eat it every day if she could. Martha, also known affectionately as “Sissy”, received her education at West Georgetown Elementary Public School for Colored Children and graduated from Garnett High School in 1941. Miss Martha went on to attend a business school in Chester, Pa. to become a stenographer. She was employed as a domestic worker and factory worker at Vita Foods and Campbell Soup in Chestertown. Her last employment was with the Upper Shore Senior Center in Chestertown. Martha was a board member of the Chester Valley Habitat (Habitat for Humanity International). Miss Martha knew the Lord. She was dedicated back to the Lord on June 6, 1965 at John Wesley United Methodist Church in Sandy Bottom, Md. She became a member of Janes UM Church under the leadership of Rev. Charles H. Molock. She served God in many church organizations: United Methodist Women, Janes Choir, Chairperson of the Black History Programs, and representative for Janes at the United Methodist Conferences. Martha relaxed in her favorite chair and had many talks with God. Her reassuring and comforting scripture was Psalm 121:1 “I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.” Loving memories will always be in the hearts of her three daughters: Charlene Hargraves (husband Nathaniel), Arlene Dorsey, and Judith Nicholas; one devoted niece Phyllis Richards (who nicknamed her “BamBams”), ten grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; nineteen great-great gran To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Martha Jeanette Wright, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Martha Jeanette Wright

February 5, 1925 - April 11, 2018