Wanda Joyce Wright

January 16, 1948 - October 24, 2019

Wanda (Joyce) Wright January 6, 1948 – October 24, 2019 In the presence of family, Joyce went to meet the Lord on 10/24/2019, in Bakersfield, California. She was born on January 6, 1948 in Wasco, California to Robert and Gussie Tharp. She was a loving wife, mother in law, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed. Joyce is preceded in death by her father, Robert Tharp; mother, Gussie Tharp; sister, Vera Dallas; and daughter, De Anna Debra Wright. Joyce is survived by husband, Jack Wright; sons, Larry Wright, and Gary Wright; daughters in law, Stephanie Wright, and Kim Wright; sisters, Robbie Umholtz, Carolyn Ricketts and Debra Russell; brother, Hairston Tharp; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed living in Tehachapi, the weather, shops and attending Abundant Life Church. A memorial service will be held on November 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Abundant Life Church in Tehachapi, California. The service will be officiated by Pastor Baxter Parent.