Phyllis Regina

Wright

Phyllis Regina Wright quietly slipped away with the angels to be with the Lord on Friday, January 16, 2015 in the comfort of her home in Marianna, Florida. She was born on June 20, 1958 to Martha J. Boston and Dennie Wright in Chipley, Florida.

Being reared in a Christian home, Phyllis accepted Christ as her personal savior. She received her education in the public school system of Washington County, Florida, graduating with honors in the Chipley High School Class of 1976. She then attended Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida and graduated in 1980 with a Bachelors of Science. She later attended the University of Florida and later obtained her Masters of Public Health degree from the University of South Florida in 1989.

Her career spanned many areas of public and environmental health in Jackson, Bay, and Madison Counties. In addition to her public health position, Phyllis also worked part-time at the Jackson Hospital in the emergency department for more than 20 years.

Although she bore no children of her own, Phyllis "mothered" many children in her life. She had a very special relationship with each of her nieces and nephews. She also served as a Guardian at Litem for children in the court system. She ministered to the youth at her church and tutored/mentored children at the McLane Community Center of Marianna, Florida.

Phyllis leaves to cherish her memories a beloved mother and father: Martha J. Boston and Dennie Wright, both of Chipley, Florida; siblings: Sabrina Boston of Chipley, Florida, LaShaunda Tanner (Jim) of Tampa, Florida, Terrance Boston (Belinda) of Largo, Florida, Gerry Boston of Alfred Maine, Kerry Boston, Brandon Boston, Dennis Wright, Paul Wright, all of Chipley, Florida and Lorenzo Merriel of Daytona Beach, Florida; special cousins with whom she grew up with as brothers and sisters: Constance Poitier, Denise Wright, Veronica Alexander, and Jeffery Harris (deceased); god-daughter: Lauren Alford; god-son: Breon Brantley; seven nieces, three nephews; along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many sorrowful friends.

Home Going Services will be held 3 P.M., CST, Saturday, January 24, 2015 from the sanctuary of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church of Chipley, Florida with associate pastor, Rev. Tony Davis, and Bishop Flavious Pittman, officiating. Committal Services will follow in the Northside Cemetery of Chipley, Florida.

Ms. Wright will lie in state from 2 P.M., Saturday at the church until time for services at 3 P.M.