Matilda A. Wright

Matilda A. Wright, 83, of Arkadelphia went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sept. 12, 2014. She was born in Blevins, Ark. to Denzel and Odessa Stewart on Feb. 28, 1931. She was preceded in death by her parents, the love of her life for 63 years, Tom Wright, and one brother, Sammy Stewart. Those left to cherish her memories are daughter, Dedra Angel; son, Stewart Wright; two grandchildren; Misty Hill; Kit Carson and her brother Kenneth Stewart. All those who met Matilda knew she never met a stranger, she loved to talk and visit, tell you about her family and work with her plants and flowers. She will definitely be missed by many friends and family but never forgotten. Visitation will be 12 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, with the service to follow at 1 p.m. at Ruggles Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia, with burial at Richwoods Cemetery. The family wishes to extended a special thanks to Arkansas Hospice. Online guest register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.