Alta Jeanette Wright, 90 years old, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018, at the Ridgeview Nursing Facility in Malden, MO. Alta Jeanette Wright, one of 10 children, was born September 2, 1927, in Malden, MO to Robert Allison Hester and Anna Maude Taylor  Hester. She was united in marriage to James W. Wright, Sr. on May 22, 1949, at the First Baptist Church in Malden, MO., To this union 3 children were born. They survive their mother. Ann Snider of Malden, MO, and twin sons, Jim Wright, Jr of Malden, MO and Joe Wright, of Cedar Hill, MO. Also, surviving are 2 granddaughters, Sarah Snider of Malden, MO and Miriam Brown (and husband Josh) of Lexington, KY., 2 sisters, Kathryn Hester of Malden, MO, Barbara Mitchell, of Dunwoody, GA.; 1 brother W. D. Hester and wife Marcia, of Malden, MO.

In 1942, at the age of 15, Mrs. Wright surrendered her life to the Lord in believer’s baptism, and worked in the children’s Sunday School department as well as working as the church secretary at the First Baptist Church of Piedmont, MO for 10 years. Also, an accomplished vocalist, Mrs. Wright and 3 of her sisters enjoyed singing for various churches in the Southeast Missouri area as teenagers. She also continued to do solo work after her marriage.

Mrs. Wright was a member of the First Baptist Church of Malden, MO. She was a librarian at the Dunklin County Library, Malden Branch for 44 years, retiring in May 2017. She enjoyed music, reading, quilting, sewing, and especially loved being with her family.

Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, James Wright, her parents, 4 brothers, Marvin Hester, Gilbert Hester, Robert Hester, and William Hester; 2 sisters, Christine Wilson, and Clara Jaques.

Mrs. Wright’s request was for a graveside service for family and friends which will be held Monday, August 6, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden, MO. Bro. Aulden LeBlanc and Bro Dan Hargrave will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts to the Malden Library, First Baptist Church, or the Shriners.

Landess Funeral Home of Malden in charge of the arrangements.