Emma Jean Wright

Emma Jean Wright passed away at her home in Ruskin, Florida on February 3, 2022, at the age of 91, surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her sisters Thelma Burleson and Louise May; her brothers Herman Hudson, George Hudson, Harrell Hudson, and John Hudson; her son Allen Dale Owens, and her stepson Herbert "Nick" Wright.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Joseph M. Wright (Joe); her sister Betty Sullivan; her daughter Wanda Smith; her son Marvin Owens and his wife Darlene; her son Michael Sheridan and his wife Kimalyn; her son Patrick Sheridan; her stepdaughter Deborah Gunter; and her stepson Joseph Wright and his wife Margaret (Peggy). Emma Jean also has 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and 23 great-great grandchildren.

Emma Jean was born in Eastman, Georgia, to George and Maggie Hudson. She later moved to Tampa, Florida where she worked at Ybor City’s Standard Cigar for 40 years, where she met and married the love of her life, Joe. Emma Jean and Joe retired to Ruskin, Florida where they enjoyed fishing and being with friends and family for over 30 years.

Funeral Services will be held February 9, 2022, at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4207 E. Lake Ave., Tampa, Florida, 33610. Visitation will be at 11:30am, with Services beginning at 12 noon.