Mrs. Beulah E. Wright

Our family's beloved matriarch was born Beulah Eliza Belcher, to the union of William and Grace Belcher on August 8th, 1933, in Vian Oklahoma. She was the sixth of seven children born to this union which included two brothers William Jr. and Johnny, and four sisters Berniece (Sis), Joel May, Mildred, and Annette, all of which have preceded her to glory. Growing up her family first lived in an area of town in Vian known as the bottoms, but later moved to uptown area and were educated at the segregated negro school in Vian. Beulah and her siblings were very close knit, especially her and little sister Annette whom their mother and other siblings affectionately nicknamed "Buck" and "Baby Deer" due to the protective nature of their sisterly bond. Beulah accepted Christ into her life at a very young age and her family attended church regularly. She would later rear and raise her children in the Lord as well. She was a member of City of Truth Church (PBC) KCMO for over 20 years. She held true to her faith in Jesus Christ for the entirety of her life, which she displayed in her kindness and compassion to all those that she encountered. She leaned on her faith to get through the hard times in life and knelt in prayer for her family often. She exemplified God's love, mercy and grace; she was both the beacon of hope and the foundational rock for her family. As a young woman Beulah fell in love with, and later married her childhood sweetheart, Leoma "Bubba" Wright, becoming Mrs. Beulah Wright. After the union the two would leave their hometown in Oklahoma seeking new opportunities in Kansas City, Missouri where they would settle, buy a home and raise their children. The two had a large brood of eight children, five girls and three boys. Beulah's children became the primary focal point of her life, to which she would place her heart and soul into rearing, with patience, dedication and unconditional love. Over the years there were trials and tribulations that come with life, marriage, motherhood, and working but through it all Beulah persevered with grace and favor from God and with determination and dignity she provided a solid structure, and a home filled with abundant love for her family. In addition to her own children, she would help raise 20 of her grandchildren, who often spent evenings, weekends and summers at her home in Kansas City. She was loved and affectionately named by her great grandkids as "Special Grandma”. She oftentimes would visit and has lived in California to spend more time with her children and grandchildren living there. Each shared their own unique and special bond with her. She was at times meek and soft-spoken, and always carried herself in a classy and dignified manner. She loved to laugh, loved to shop, but more than anything she loved to spend quality time with her family. She made everyone in her world feel special. To her family she will always be the personification of God’s eternal love. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Leoma “Bubba” Wright, grandson Deon Wright Sr., and great granddaughter Robyn Hobson. Beulah is survived by all eight of her adoring children (in order by birth) Robert Ray Wright, Sandra Lewis, Brenda Griffith, Karl Wright (Yesenia), Teresa Wright, Karen Wright, Anita Bradshaw (Earl) and Anthony Wright. The grandbabies she loved dearly are Robert Ray Hobson, Chema Wright, Chenika Wright, Chache Wright, Carita Howard, Sherita Lewis, Robert Ray, Kaleetia Griffith, Karla Gomez, Takisha Wright, Tashi Crawley, Quiana Wright, Lachelle Wright, Lawrence Hudson, Ashanti Wright, Shanita Bradshaw, Tre Bradshaw, Brandon Bradshaw, Ashley Wright, 26 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends to carry on her legacy of a Christ centered life and unconditional love towards everyone. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, 2pm at the Watkins Heritage Chapel. Interment Brooking Cemetery. Visitation from 1pm-2:00pm at the chapel. Services conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolence may be shared on our website.

Mrs. Beulah E. Wright

August 8, 1933 - July 30, 2024