I watch you everyday I am always very near I know deep in your heart You realize I am here I watch you while you sleep In your bed at home I hear you when you speak to me When you are on your own You cannot understand The reason why I have gone But I will never leave you I am there to keep you strong Talk to me I hear you Though you may not see We share an unbroken bond That will always be Death won’t keep us apart FOR OUR LOVE IS FOREVER Just remember me in your heart And one day we will be together
Live Your Life And Live It Full Don’t waste a single day. Remember I am always with you Every step of the way.
“THE GREATEST TREASURE” The greatest treasure in the world is not found beneath the earth. Its bounty has been with us all our lives from the very moment of birth. When opened, there is no gold or silver and it isn’t hard to find. It comes with unconditional love and gives us a piece of mind. When times are tough and we’re down It’s the treasure we were given. That gently smiles and always says I love you and you’re forgiven. We wonder how she always knew what we were feeling every day. And when she held us in her arms knowing just the right words to say. Yes, the greatest treasure in the world could only come from God above. It is the tender, gentle heart that is our mother’s love.
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herished Memories
Debra Denise Hines Wright Ma y 2 8 , 1956 - D ecem ber 29, 2020
“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”
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II Timothy 4:6-8
ebra Denise Hines Wright was born May 28, 1956, to the late Charles Hines, Sr. and Johnnie Mae Hines in Memphis, Tennessee. She was the third oldest child of the family. She was known by many as Niecy. At an early age, she confessed her love for Christ at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Floyd White and served under Pastor Larry Eddins until his death. She was a devoted member and Secretary of the Usher Board for many years. In the interim, she met and married Ezekiel Wright in 1973, and together they bore one child, Latrice Wright. Ezekiel, in 1979 preceded her in transition. Throughout her life, Debra excel in many endeavors. Niecy graduated from Mitchell Road High School in 1974 and later worked for Trojan Luggage for many years. One of her greatest accomplishments was being employed with Campbell Clinic since 1991, where she started as a House Keeper and evolved to an Office Specialist. After working there for 29 years, she had planned to retire this year. Debra was a very outspoken person who was loved by everyone, everyone was welcome with open arms in her home. She loved to watch old westerns and had a movie collection that was a sight to see. Niecy was a proud mother, but most of all, a proud grandmother. She loved her granddaughter and was very honored by her service to this country. Debra made her transition from life on earth to the heavenly chorus on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Methodist South Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She was given a new charge, which was to transition into the arms of her savior. Debra Denise Hines Wright leaves to cherish her memory two children: Latrice Nicole Wright and Cierra Lavonn Wright; three sisters: Marilyn (Sylvester), Kathleen (Marvin), and Hope (Ira) all of Memphis; one brother: Michael Hines of Memphis; her only grandchild Zekeya Loniese Gladney; three sisters-in-law: Verna Brown, Carolyn Wright all of Memphis and Diane Hines of Painesville, Ohio. She also leaves two aunts Emma Jean Miller and Belauh Hudson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Reflections
Three siblings preceded her in Christ, Charles Hines, Jr., Johnny Hines, and Sheila Macon. “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; And there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: For the former things are passed away.” Revelations 21:4
Order of Celebration Saturday, January 9, 2021 2:30 P.M.
New Zion Missionary Baptist Church 793 Peebles Road • Memphis, Tennessee 38109 Pastor Lloyd Anderson, Officiating
Prelude Processional Scripture Reading: Old & New Testament.....................................................................................................New Zion Minister Prayer of Thanksgiving.................................................................................................................New Zion Minister Musical Selection............................................................................................................................Jessica Freeman
“Remembering Debra Wright” (Respectfully, Three Minutes Please)
Ashley Long - Co-Worker Curtis Mcafee - Family Family and Friends
Words of Comfort.........................................................................................................Reverend Raymond Bradford Musical Selection Acknowledgements....................................................................................................................................Rose Ford Eulogy....................................................................................................................................Pastor Lloyd Anderson Musical Selection...................................................................................................................Pastor Lloyd Anderson Recessional The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Psalms 23
~ Acknowledgements ~
We haven’t missed a call, a whisper, or a prayer. We haven’t missed a good wish, a smile, or a care. We’ve caught every one of them, for they have brought us through. And, we won’t miss the chance to say how we love you! We thank you, and we love you. The Family of Debra Denise Wright
~ Honorary Pallbearers ~ Antonico Hines Joshua Matthews Curtis Mcafee Marvin Saulsberry, Jr. Jamal Hines Justin Hines
~ Active Pallbearers ~ Dentarias Foster Unarikko Young Ira Motley Nick Newson Danny Livingston Michael Hines
~Committal Rites & Interment~ Monday, January 11, 2021 • 11:00 A.M. Memphis National Cemetery 3568 Townes Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38122
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