Mrs. Erma Louise Wooten Wright

Erma Louise Wooten Wright of Alpharetta passed from this life on the morning of April 15, 2020 surrounded by those who loved her. Mrs. Wright was born in Joppa, (Cullman County) Alabama on August 18, 1930 to parents Walker Lorenza and Nellie White Wooten. She attended Hulaco Elementary and Middle School until the family moved to nearby Arab in 1948, where she graduated from Arab High School. During her teenage years she worked at the movie theatre in Arab for seven dollars per week. This, along with the strong work ethic instilled in her by her mother and father, characterized her sense of duty and devotion for the remainder of her life. She moved to Atlanta in 1954 and at various stages worked for the Atlanta Board of Education, the Georgia Oilman’s Association and the Gwinnett County Board of Education until her retirement in 1997. Afterwards she worked part-time for Macys and Belk department stores until 2008 when she was 78 years old. Mrs. Wright epitomized the words of 1st Timothy Chapter 5 verse 9 which refers to a woman who was well known for her good deeds such as bringing up her children, showing hospitality, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds. Proverbs Chapter 31 further characterized her as: a person of noble character, one who worked with eager hands, one who arose while it was still night to provide for the needs of her family, one who set about her work vigorously, a person who opened her arms to the poor and less fortunate and extended her hand to the needy, a person who was clothed with strength and dignity and who spoke with wisdom and faithful instruction. She was a gifted seamstress who loved making clothes and blankets for her children and grandchildren. She was a selfless servant, an extraordinary mother, patriotic, a great cook, hard-working, proud of her children, grandchildren and especially her 6 great grandchildren. She was an avid bird watcher and grower of beautiful flowers, a clean freak, thrifty and determined. To say that she was an avid Atlanta Braves fan would be an understatement since she knew the names of each player every season and their position on the field. Her priorities in life were her love for the Lord and her family and her undying devotion to her country. Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her parents as well as sisters June Wooten Morrow and Carolyn Bagwell of Arab, Grace Wooten Dick of Albany, Kentucky and brother W.L. Wooten of Decatur, Alabama. Another sister, Margaret Wooten Ellenburg of Rockledge, Florida who survives. Surviving children include Martha Wright Gilbert of Alpharetta, GA, Marian Wright Dale of Cookeville, Tennessee, Jack Wright of Lawrenceville and Jill Wright Sawyer of Alpharetta, as well as 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren who fondly knew her as Grandma Erm. “Her children arise and called her blessed.” (Proverbs 31:28) Northside Chapel Funeral Directors and Crematorium of Roswell is in charge of arrangements. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all doctors, nurses and caregivers who attended to their mother during her final months. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Heart Association.

Mrs. Erma Louise Wooten Wright

August 18, 1930 - April 15, 2020