Sharon Wright, a beacon of light and love, left this world as she lived in it—surrounded by the warmth of her family in Tampa, FL, on October 14, 2024. Born on March 29, 1966, also in Tampa, Sharon's journey was one of unwavering dedication, boundless passion, and an enduring commitment to the well-being of others. As a proud graduate of Robinson St. High and Hillsborough Community College of Nursing, Sharon's academic pursuits were not merely steps towards a profession; they were the foundation of a calling that would define her life's work. A Registered Nurse at Kindred Health with grace and professionalism, touching countless lives with her healing hands and compassionate spirit. Sharon's life was a vivid tapestry woven with the threads of her interests and the love she had for her family. She was the cherished daughter of Gladys Wright, the chosen beloved mother of Major Williams and sister to Rasheda Wooden, Jonathan Wright, Jerry Lewis, Anthony Wright, and John Willie Wright Jr., Leando Palmer, Trina Wright, and Lacora Wright. Each family member was a precious gem in the necklace of her life, and she shone brightly as the connecting thread among them. Her passion for fashion and design was more than a hobby; it was an extension of her vibrant personality. Sharon saw the world in colors and patterns, finding beauty in the blend of textures and the harmony of hues. Her sense of style was not just about aesthetics; it was about expressing oneself boldly and with confidence, a lesson she imparted to all who knew her.

Let us honor Sharon Wright by living as she did—with courage, with generosity, and with an unyielding zest for life. She showed us that every challenge is an opportunity, every day a chance to fashion something beautiful, and every moment an invitation to love deeply. Though Sharon's physical presence has left us, her spirit endures. It dances in the halls where she once walked, it resonates in the lives she touched, and it lives on in the love she gave so freely. Sharon Wright's story is one of triumph, of a life well-lived, and of a woman who, in every sense, was truly extraordinary. She is preceded in death by her father, John W. Wright Sr., as well as both maternal and paternal grandparents, and her aunts: Arnetha, Ruth, Leila Mae, Luewill, and Mamie, along with her uncles: Carry, Willie, Eddie Jr., Charlie, and Ceola. Her cousins include Aileen Jones, Jerome Smith, Kenny Roach. Danny Horton, Sterling Horton. Sharon leaves cherished memories to son, Major Williams; brothers, Jerry Lewis, Anthony Wright (Camillia), Jonathan Wright Wooden (Kayla), John Willie Wright Jr. (Tawanda) Leando Wright; sisters, Rasheedah Wooden, Katrina Wright, Lucoria Wright; aunts, Jurleen Jones (Perry), WIllie Jean Roach, Lurine Jackson (Thomas); uncle, Cleveland Lewis (Carla); special friend, Yvette and a surrounding family of cousins, relatives, and friends.