Blanche Wright

Blanche Wright, age 89 of Anna, died Monday, October 1, 2018 at her home. She was born August 7, 1929 in Vienna, the daughter of George W. and Nellie Howard (Morgan) Mathis. She married Everett Earl Wright on September 27, 1946 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death on December 27, 1985. Blanche is survived by her son, Everett Wayne "Junior" (Vickie) Wright of Spokane, WA; nine grandchildren, Shannon, Melissa, Michel (Shelly) Wright, Crystal (Bumper) Gurley, Susan Pearl, Sasha (Eric) Walls, Halie (Tanner) Starling and Harris Wright; great grandchildren, Dawson Pearl & Marcus English, Noah, Ashlynn, Johannah, and Josiah Walls, Jermiah Starling, Drew Gurley, JR Wright and many more great grandchildren; buddy, Jim "Grandpa" Wright of Ware; other relatives and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Everett Earl Wright; son, Rodney Eugene Wright; daughter, Darla Sue Wright; two brothers, Mark Mathis and Jones Douglas Mathis; one sister, Norma Jean Mathis. Blanche worked at Choate Mental Health for over twenty-seven years as a mental health technician. She was an avid bingo player. Blanche dearly loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. Memorial services for Blanche Wright will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2018 with Rev. John Warren officiating at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Friends may call after 1:00 p.m. and until the service hour at 3:00 p.m. in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Memorials may be made to the funeral home. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Visitation Service Wednesday, October 10, 2018,1:00PM-3:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Memorial/Funeral Service Wednesday, October 10, 2018,3:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952