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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Janet D. Wright, of Bridgeport, died Sunday, March 15, 2015, at Bridgeport Hospital. She was 79.
Born in Raleigh, N.C. to Jerman and Mary Alston Hill, Wright had been a resident of Bridgeport the past 62 years. She was employed as a private duty nanny. Her spiritual needs were met as a disciple of Messiah Baptist Church for 40 years, where she served on the Outreach Ministry and the Senior Choir.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Horace Wright; her companion of 52 years, Willie Allen; a son, Duke Wright; a brother; and two sisters predeceased her.
She is survived by three sons, Horace and Wayne (Vita) Wright, of Bridgeport; and Paul (Penny) Wright of Ohio; four daughters, Cynthia and Connie Wright and Arlene Fisher, of Bridgeport; and Gina Allen of Virginia; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at Messiah Baptist Church, 210 Congress St., Bridgeport with Pastor James B. Logan officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Friends are invited to the viewing from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church.
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