Mrs. Willie Esther Derico Wright "Queen", 85 years of age of Havana, FL, passed away surrounded by family in her home on Monday, October 7, 2019. She will be laid to rest on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Old Jerusalem M.B. Church at 11 a.m., with burial at Mt. Zion A.M.E Church cemetery.

She was a devoted member of Old Jerusalem until her health began to decline, prior to joining OJMBC she was a member at Smith Grove MB Church in Amsterdam, GA where she resided until relocating to Havana, Florida in 1975. She spent many years working as a caregiver for many elderly persons and her family. Mrs. Wright was best known for her beloved baking and cooking skills throughout Havana. With her amazing touch for her masterpiece plates such as "Chitterling Plates", "Chicken Sandwiches", and most of all her "Sweet Potato Pies".

She was preceded in death by her mother Aggie Derico and Father Kelly Derico, her beloved husband J.C. Wright, Sisters; Lillie Mae, Hattie, Willie Bell "Bee", Annie, Mary Ann, Brothers; Julius,  James Carl "JC", Andy, Charles "CD", Evander, William "Bill".

She leaves to cherish her memories:  Children, James Everett Wright (Marsha), Rev. Charles Grice both of Tallahassee, FL., Jimmy L. Jackson Jr. of Murrieta, CA., James Edward Jackson, Michael Jackson, Annette Wright, Gloria Jackson, Barbara Jackson, Casandra Jackson, Aqnes Jackson, & Joyce Ann Jackson all of Havana, FL.; step-children Mitch McGriff, Sylvia Wright & Lorenzo Wright; brother Levane Derrico (Doris) & sister Bessie Roberts, 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter; her beloved goddaughter, Tawanna Tucker; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many loving friends.

Flowers can be delivered to Ivey Funeral Home located at 620 Houston Avenue, Live Oak, FL. 32064, on Thursday, and to Old Jerusalem M.B. Church located at 197 Carver Avenue, Havana, FL., 32333 on Friday & Saturday.