Billie Jean York Wright-Loving Wife-Mother & Woman of Faith left this worldly place early Thursday morning, May 23, 2024 to be with God in her heavenly home as promised. She and her deceased husband, Robert Wright, raised two children with love, Doris Wright Gossett and Robert/Bob Michael Wright. Billie was born October 29, 1929 & grew up in Morley, Tn and was on earth almost 95 years. She and Robert were very involved with their grandchildren, giving much love, caring and guidance to them throughout their lives for which they all feel very blessed to have and know the love of Grandparents. Billie was employed at Imperial Reading Shirt Factory until retirement. After she retired, she didn’t stop. She began to care for little ones for numerous families in the community. She had a passion for collecting dolls, which were on display in almost every room. In her residency at the nursing home family, visitors, nurses and staff would always ensure she had the comfort of a doll in bed with her. While Billie was still able to attend her church, Fundamental Missionary Baptist, she was one of the first to enter anytime the door was open. She used and thanked God with such heart felt love for her gift he blessed her with, which was music, playing piano and organ.

Billie was proceeded in death by Husband: Robert Wright, Mother: Bessie Marlow York, Father: Garrett York, Brother: Hoyle York, Sisters: Christine Osborne & Geraldine Wilson, Grandson: Infant baby Steve, Half-sisters: Bernice York Turner, Joyce York Berry, Half-brother: Tommy York.

She is survived by Daughter: Doris Wright Gossett (David)

Son: Robert (Bob) Michael Wright (Kim)

Grandchildren: Pamela (Jody), Christopher (Kristin), Nicole (Kevin), Todd (Cindy), Robert, Laura (James).

Great-grandchildren: Lanegan and Madeleine, Walker and Charlotte, Cameron, Greta and Samuel, Ty, Bo, and Alexis

Sister: Bobbie June York Allison

Half-sister: Carolyn York (Paul) White

Half-brothers: Donnie Gene York (Beverly), Garrett York.

Also, several nieces, nephews and relatives, too many to mention.

The family would like to thank a special niece, Janice Wright Heatherly who has been instrumental in making time for many visits, sharing her time, kindness, compassion and love thru Billie’s journey of saying farewell to this world.

The family would also like to thank the LaFollette Nursing staff, other staff and volunteers, for all their compassion and care for her while there.

In lieu of flowers the family is suggesting donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, donate by phone 865-544-6288 or mail check to Alzheimer’s Tennessee Inc. 5801 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919.

Family will receive friends 12-2 PM, Saturday, June 1st at Cross-Smith Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 2 PM. Interment to follow funeral service at Davis Chapel Cemetery.

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Condolences for Billie Jean York Wright may be given online at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com

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