Janice Wright

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janice Charlene Wright, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who passed away on June 30, 2024 at the age of 72. Born December 3, 1951 in Stamford, Connecticut Janice was the cherished daughter of Catherine Willams-Wright and Charlie G. Wright. She was the second of three siblings and grew up in Stamford surrounded by many aunts, uncles, cousins and childhood friends with whom she stayed in touch and reconnected with in recent years. She was a happy, talented girl who loved to sing and proudly attended the Ophelia Devore Charm School in Manhattan. Janice is a graduate of Stamford High School. She became a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked as a CNA for thirty-three years. She later pursued a Nursing career, attended W. F. Kaynor Nursing Program and received her Nursing license. She enjoyed a long career as a nurse working at care facilities, in-home personal care and as a summer camp nurse in New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Connecticut. It was an enriching experience in her life. She loved the students and vice versa. She also completed the Black Ministries Certificate Program at Hartford Seminary. She was passionate about service and ministry which led her to join Volunteers in Correction at York C.I. She ministered and shared fellowship with the women there from 1995 to 2022. She is a current member at Mission Life Church Baltimore Maryland, Pastor Claveron Burston. Janice received Credentials of Ministry from Universal Life Church. She served as a Sunday School Teacher, Usher & Nurse’s Board leader at both New Life Christian Fellowship, Inc. Ledyard, CT and her beloved hometown church, Mount Olive COGIC, Int’l, Bishop Wilbert Chapman and Mother Helen Chapman. Though she never married, Janice was a devoted mother to her one son Christopher A. Wright and two daughters Kimberly A. (Palmer) Anderson and Heather R. Wright. Her nurturing spirit extended to her eight grandchildren and great-granddaughter each of whom she cherished deeply. A woman of varied interests, Janice enjoyed traveling, live music, praise and prayer, often sharing these passions with her family and friends. She was also known for her commitment to many charities, contributing significantly to Disabled Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), The Alzheimer’s Association Annual Walk, Wounded Warrior Project, Cure SMA and Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Janice will be remembered for her infectious humor and laugh, unbreakable faith in Jesus, strength, empathy, generosity, faithfulness, and her love for her Biological, Found and Chosen families. If she named you and called you her own it was forever. Her legacy lives on through the values she instilled in her children and the cherished memories and close conversations shared with all who knew her. A source of great pride and lifelong fulfillment is her sobriety. Janice entered recovery in 1987 and never looked back. Janice is survived by her one son and two daughters, Christopher A. Wright, Kimberly A. (Palmer) Anderson, Heather R. Wright eight grandchildren; Chantice Anderson, Andre Rice-Carter, Avery Tappe, Charles (Lauren) Anderson, Kaylee Borisovs, Quaprice Rice, Jacob Wright, Jason Wright, and one great-granddaughter Chèrie Anderson. She is predeceased by her mother Catherine Williams-Wright, father Charlie Wright, brother Leroy Romeo and sister Gloria Brown-Fennell . Special acknowledgement to Gregory Palmer and Billy Givens (the fathers of her children), Patricia F, Theresa W, Darnell J, and the entire community of Victoria Gardens. The family would like to thank the staff at Smilow Cancer Center, Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, Yale New Haven Hospital, and Bride Brook Health and Rehab. Janice’s life was a testament to love, strength and resilience. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Janice Wright

December 3, 1951 - June 30, 2024