Phyllis Regina Wright

Phyllis Regina Wright (68) of Hiram, Georgia transitioned peacefully into her eternal home on Sunday, July 14, 2019. A Woman of Faith Phyllis Regina Sloan Wright There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven-Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 A TIME TO BE BORN: The third child of the late Leola Elizabeth and the late Ernest Sylvester Sloan, Sr., I was born on December 28, 1951 at Garfield Hospital, Washington, DC. A TIME TO BUILD: I didn't get to choose the moment of my arrival and departure here on earth, but I got to choose what my legacy would be and what I would be remembered for. I found a cause greater than myself, one that would outlive me, and I poured myself into it-MY FAMILY. As a little girl, I loved children, making mud pies for my dolls, and being the teacher when we played "school." While attending Spingarm High School in Washington, D.C., I had several babysitting jobs which confirmed my love for children. When our children were born, I knew I had to set my standards high because they deserved the best. As a family we scared above the clouds and let our dreams set us free. Over the years I was honored to serve as a federal employee of the U.S. Government Printing Office. After leaving government service I returned home to care for my growing family. It was at this time I discovered my God-given purpose - early childhood development, when I was called to assist pre-school teachers A TIME TO PLANT: I tried to live by Proverbs 22:6 "train up a child in the way it should go, and when it is old it will not depart from it." I was blessed with beautiful grandchildren who showed me what love looked like. They taught me that I only have what I give and it's by spending myself that I become rich. A TIME TO EMBRACE: Give, give, give. What is the point of having experiences, knowledge or talent if I don't give it away? Or having stories if I don't tell them to others? Or having wealth if I don't share it? I can't take it with me. I have learned that it is in giving that I connect with others, with the world, and with my Lord. A TIME TO LOVE: My mother always said "birds of a feather flock together and she reminded me that I was an eagle. Eagles don't hang around chickens because chickens can't fly. On May, 10, 1974, I married my eagle, James Darnell Wright, Sr. my sole/soul mate who loved me unconditionally, and for that I am forever grateful. A TIME TO LAUGH; I never took life so seriously that I could not laugh at myself. One example was my dictionary, some people say lavender, but I say laventer, you say calendar and I say calenter. I could also be serious and I didn't hesitate to speak my mind and give my opinion. My faith equipped me with compassion and love for people. If I had it, so did you. I had sass (opinionated) and class. A TIME TO DIE: The Lord called me home on Sunday, July 14, 2019 A TIME TO REMEMBER: I am preceded in death by my brothers, Ernest S. Sloan, Jr. and S. Everette Riley, I leave to cherish my life and legacy my children - James D.Wright, Jr. (LaJuan), Diahanna R. Wright, and Dion D. Wright; my grandchildren - Delante (Nicole), Derrick, Daijah, Ker-en, Devin, Jazzmine, Samej, and Zoe; my great grandchildren - Jeremiah, Kataleya, and Khalil; one brother - Ericston A. Sloan, two sisters - Peggy B. Pratt and Melvoyd L. Sloan (Phillip), and a host of family and friends. A TIME TO CELEBRATE: Little did I know that morning that God would call my name. In life I loved you dearly, in death I do the same. I left you peaceful memories, my love is still your guide. And though you cannot see me, I'm always by your side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one-by-one, the chain will link again I LOVE YOU.

Phyllis Regina Wright

December 28, 1951 - July 14, 2019