Tommie Hendrix began her journey in Lockesburg, Arkansas, on April 17, 1927. She was born the daughter of the late Mr. Cal and Mrs. Kay Hendrix.

Tommie received her educational and religious foundation in Lockesburg. She was a devoted and dedicated member of Mount Carmel United Methodist Church. Tommie loved her church and was always willing to lend her services. She served as Church Secretary/Treasurer for a period of time.

On February 20, 1945, Tommie was united in marriage to the love of her life, David M. Wright. They enjoyed 52 years of blissful marriage. This union was blessed with two daughters and one son: Davene Hall, Phyllis Miller (Kennith), and Mack Wright (Christine).

Tommie loved and cared for her family. Sunday dinners in Lockesburg were a favorite pastime and enjoyed by all. Tommie's love for cooking was not only loved by her family, but also the community. Tommie worked as a cook at the Tip-Top Café. Even today, many still speak of fond memories they have of Mrs. Tommie at the Tip-Top. Tommie was also employed at Mountaire Farms in De Queen for a period of time. Tommie loved to travel, as she often recruited her daughters to take her on road trips.

Farming was another favorite pastime for Tommie. She loved her family animals, especially her cows. Nobody could "call up" the cows like her. After selling the cows, because she was no longer able to care for them due to her health, she paid a special visit to them and was still able to "call them up" like no other. Tommie had a zest for life and a very big personality. You never had to wonder about what she thought because she would tell you.

Those who completed the journey of life before her include her aforementioned parents, her husband, her siblings and a host of sisters-in-law, whom she loved as sisters.

On March 28, 2020, Tommie answered God's call and peacefully went on to rest in God's loving arms. Happy memories and smiles will be shared and treasured forever. Tommie's legacy will continue to be carried on by her beloved grandchildren who affectionately called her, Granny. Two grandsons, Gary Miller and Byrone Hall; three granddaughters, DeUndrea Miller, MacTisha Wright and Renae Wright; nine great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Cewella Shannon, a special sister-in-love, she leaves to cherish her memory.

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Tommie Wright will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, April 3, 2020 at the Holly Springs Cemetery, Lockesburg, with Brandon Williamson and Tommy Halsell officiating, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. A come-and-go visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., Thursday, at the funeral home. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.