Mrs. Eris Gay Wright

August 13, 1928 - January 11, 2021

Eris Gay Wright, age 92, passed away on January 11th 2021 in Homestead, FL. Eris was born on August 13, 1928 to Jessie Lanier Gay and Ream Dee Gay. At the age of 16, she moved to Homestead, Florida with her aunt Doris Campbell and lived with her uncle Elliot Lanier. After living in Homestead for a while, she met George Wright whom she later married and had two wonderful children, Christa Wright Ingram and George Wright, Jr. Eris G. Wright's mission was to be a great housewife, a great mother, and a great grandmother while dedicating herself to the Lord. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Riner Gay, Margaret Gay Blackburn, Rebie Gay Johnson, Tyre Gay, Muris (Babe) Gay, and Jessie D. (Dee) Gay. She will be greatly missed by her children Christa Wright Ingram and George Wright, Jr.; her grandchildren Michelle Ingram-Pace, Wendy Ingram Barnett, Jessica Wright, and George Wright III; her great granddaughter Brooke Mackenzie Barnett, and her sister, Tommie Gay Canady. Eris was fun-loving, authentic, and fair minded. She valued doing the right thing and stood her ground with love. Her family continues her legacy of love, grace, and strength. She lives in us and will always be in our hearts. Graveside services and burial will be held on Saturday, January 16th 2021 at 2:00pm at Elam Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Jody Bryant officiating. Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of Statesboro is in charge of arrangements.