Billye Curtis Wright

July 11, 1929 " October 25, 2009 Sunday, October 25, 2009, at 2:05 AM Billye Curtis Ponder Wright went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born July 11, 1929 to L.C. Ponder and Ruth Madden Ponder in Weatherford, Texas. Billye was preceded in death by her parents and her step father Fred J. Jecker. Billye is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Frank Wright of the home, and her sister Bettye Jo Johnson of Ft. Worth, Texas; daughter Betty Knott and husband Richard; son Stephen Curtis Wright, Sr. and wife Dallas of Bonham, Texas; five grandchildren: Richard Knott, II, Joanna Beth Mitchell, S. Curtis Wright, Jr., Ruth Virginia Rainey, Sarah Dallas Zablosky, 11 great grandchildren, and beloved children in Christ Robert and Janet Ainsworth. Officiating in the service are Rev. Robert Ainsworth, and Rev. Dyrle Phillips. Serving as pall bearers are: Rich Knott, Josh Mitchell, Brian Rainey, Kevin Zablosky, Jayson Tramel, and Drew Rawls. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday October 27, 2009 at New Hope Funeral Home, 500 E. Hwy 80, Sunnyvale, Texas. FuneralService will be at 1:00 PM October 28, 2009 at First Baptist Church, Sunnyvale, Texas. Interment will be at New Hope Memorial Gardens also at 500 E. Hwy 80 in Sunnyvale. On November 29, 1947, this little city girl exchanged vows with a country boy, and they began their lives together serving their Lord and their families. Billye had numerous skills and talents which made her a great find as a wife, mother, employee, church volunteer and friend. With lightning fast typing speed and understanding of computer programs, Billye took great joy and delight in serving the Lord with her friends. Billye was known as a great cook and seamstress, and used those skills to serve family and friends alike. A good friend to all, she was also an encourager and patient teacher. Never one to sit without accomplishing something, she used her exceptional creativity and industriousness to create many beautiful crocheted afghans, quilts, untold numbers of crafts and ornaments, embroidered and appliqud garments, and made scrapbooks of individuals for special occasions in their lives. We will all remember her servants heart and gift of mercy, but most of all, her love of people and her enduring smile.