Linda Procell Wright
Linda Procell Wright, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, teacher, and mother of dogs died Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Houston. She was 73.
A native of Hemphill, Texas, resident of Bevil Oaks and proud graduate of Lamar University, she taught school in Humble, Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, and Beaumont for almost thirty years. She was an all- district basketball player at Hemphill High School and could beat her sons in one-on-one well into their teens. She remained a basketball fan the rest of her life.
As a mother, she banned white bread from the house, strictly limited intake of soft drinks and required her children to eat leafy green vegetables. As a grandmother, she dedicated her dining room to junk food, served ice cream for breakfast and dared anyone to do anything about it.
She is survived by her husband of fifty years, Jim Wright of Bevil Oaks; sons, Mike Wright and his wife, Pam, of Austin, and Stephen Wright and his wife, Emily, of Denton; daughter, Jennifer Wright of Beaumont; sister, Shirley Marsh of Jasper; grandchildren, Tristan, Alec, and Mackenzie Wright, all of Austin, and Garrett and Brooklyn Wright, both of Denton; and a generation of students.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Rosie Lee and Pete Procell; brothers, Jimmie and Pete Procell; and sisters, Mary Prud’homme, Alice Procell, and Martha Barcheers.
A gathering of Mrs. Wright’s family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Memorial Mass will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 4, 2018, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont. A family committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium.
Memorial contributions may be made to the LAM Foundation, 4520 Cooper Road, Suite 300, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242; St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77706; or the Lamar University Women’s Basketball Program, 211 Redbird Lane, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
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Broussard's Crematorium
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Memorial Mass
Memorial Mass
- 6825 gladys beaumont tx 77706
- 05/04/2018
- 11:00 am
Rosary
Rosary
- 1605 n. major drive beaumont tx 77713
- 05/03/2018
- 7:00 pm
- 1605 n. major drive beaumont tx 77713
- 05/03/2018
- 9:10 pm
Comments
Jimmy & Carolyn McCormick
Jim, Linda fought the good fight. So did you as I witnessed during visits to the hospital as you took care of her for better or worse, in sickness and in health. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jimmy & Carolyn McCormick (Class of '62)
Missy Beach
I taught with Linda at Amelia Elementary. She was so kind and beautiful and was a mentor to me. I put my daughter Sarah in her class for 2nd grade and my son loved hanging out in her classroom after school to look at all her science stuff. She was always smiling and laughing. We just loved her. Such a wonderful person.
Connie L Allen-Roy
Jim: My thoughts for you during this time. It is sad to lose a loved one, but also a joy to know the fight is over for both Linda and you. I pray for you and your family find peace and comfort knowing Linda is no longer in pain. You were indeed a good husband who stood by her side. Love to you all --
Sheila Friedeck
Mike, Pam, and family. Though I never met Linda, I followed her journey and feel like I got to know her by watching how much you, and so many other people, loved her. Grief is a journey. I hope yours is swift and gentle and the tears can turn to smiles as you think of the great gift she was to the world. In the meantime, just hug a lot and know that you were, and are, Weill-loved and will be in the prayers of many.❤️
Brendon "Coony" Legendre
Very sorry to hear of Linda's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with y'all. May God give you strength, comfort, and peace now and in the days ahead.
Sheilah Lackey
Linda was one of the first teachers to welcome me to Amelia Elementary. She was always upbeat, kind and positive with everyone, teachers and students. I remember seeing her at a Lamar basketball game, and she hugged me as if I was a her long-lost best friend. That is how Linda made everyone feel. She left us with big shoes to fill in how to treat others. She will be missed.
Linda Brumley
Linda was such a sweet and gentle lady. She loved her family, and was always so positive even when you was ill. She was a great teacher, and loved what she did and the children she taught. She will be missed, but leaves a wonderful legacy.
Nina Browning Proctor
Was so very sad to read this about Linda. She was a great friend in High School, but like always you loose touch with friends as you all go off to college and move. This picture is certainly the beautiful girl I remember and was glad to have know her. She was an excellent basketball player and looks like she never lost her touch for that. May God's blessing be with her family during this time.
Suzi Ingram
i was fortunate to teach with Linda at Amelia. She was always fun, positive and absolutely loved her students. She was a good friend to us all. She was a fantastic science teacher that shared such a love to her students. She will be remembered as a good friend, great teacher, wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. My love and prayers to her family.
Priscilla Venza
My daughter had Linda in second grade. I got to know Linda when I volunteered for her class that year. Linda was such a warm and loving person and a wonderful teacher. My prayers to her family for such a heartbreaking loss.
Carol Corbin, Texas
Jim, I am saddened to read of Linda's passing. I remember her vivacious presence at our high school reunions. Please accept my condolences. Carol Achenbach Corbin
Peggy Plummer
Jim and family, I am so sorry that Linda lost the battle to live that she fought so long and hard for! But she lives today unencumbered by tubes, tests, and time. My prayers are with you all as you grieve her absence in your everyday lives.
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).