Goldie B. Wright, 92, of Springfield, MO passed on to be with the Lord and her husband of 66 years on April 29, 2018 in the Ash Grove Healthcare nursing home after a long illness. Goldie was born to Charles and Frances (Hedrick) Cromer on April 22, 1926. Goldie spent most of her life in and around Springfield.

She married John T. Wright Sr. on June 3, 1942. To this union four children were born: Vicki Holton, Ash Grove; Linda Atkins, Springfield; John T. Wright, Jr. (Ellen), Springfield; and Peggy Lemons (Dwight), Jefferson City, MO.  Goldie was a homemaker and mother, but worked at times selling Avon and in the cafeteria at Glendale High School. She and John owned and operated the Standard Oil Service Station at National and Elm in Springfield for 4 years.

Goldie was very proud of her family of 55, including in-laws. She is survived by 4 children, 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 2 step-great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Charles Cromer, Jr.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John, 2 sons-in-law Leon Holton and Charles Atkins, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at the funeral home with graveside services Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 11:00 AM in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, MO.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CMH Healthcare Ash Grove Facility Auxiliary.