Maria E. Williams-Wright, 62, of Saylorsburg, passed away on Monday, February 21 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-:Pocono in East Stroudsburg.
She was the loving wife of Rodger Wright. They had observed their 31st wedding anniversary in August.
Born in East Stroudsburg, she was a daughter of Betty (Walters) Williams of Saylorsburg and the late Chauncey Williams.
At one time, she had worked as a cashier at Weis Markets in East Stroudsburg.
She was a member of Mt. Eaton Church in Saylorsburg.
Maria always enjoyed taking care of her nieces and nephews when they were younger. She also enjoyed doing crafts at craft fairs, and coming to her mother's house to play games. She loved taking her weekend trips to Lancaster to visit friends. Most of all, she was a loving and caring wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all her friends and family.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by a daughter, Josette Williams-Wright of Saylorsburg; a brother, LeRoy Williams of Saylorsburg; two nephews, Jason and Matthew Williams; two nieces, Samantha Williams and Madeline Marquez; a cousin, Sherwood Roth and six grand nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 24 from Mt. Eaton Church in Saylorsburg. Burial will follow in Laurelwood Cemetery, Stroudsburg. A viewing will be held n Thursday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service from the church.
The Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209 Brodheadsville, is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 42040, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
www.kresgefuneralhome.com