Virginia "Suzie" Wright

May 21, 1957 - June 26, 2018

Virginia “Suzie” Wright (Kersey) went home with Jesus on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 12:10 P.M. with family by her side. A funeral service in her honor will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938; Bishop Mark Goddard will officiate. Burial will immediately follow at French Cemetery in Allenville, IL. Per Suzie’s wishes, in lieu of a visitation, the family invites all for fellowship and celebration of her life at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7426 Country Club Rd, Mattoon, IL 61938, at 6:00 P.M. that evening. Suzie was born May 21, 1957 in Mattoon, IL the daughter of Roscoe M. and Virginia K. (Byus) Kersey. She is survived by her daughter, Katherine “Katie” Wright of Mattoon, IL; two grandchildren, Zane and Allicyn Wright of Mattoon, IL; two brothers, Clarence “David” Kersey of Mattoon, IL, Tony Kersey and wife LeAnn of Taylorville, IL; one sister, Judy Canupp and husband Terry of Washington, MO; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Bud Kersey and Tom Kersey; two sisters-in-law, Ruby Kersey and Sue Kersey; as well as her very own “Mr. Wright”, Allen. Suzie was a nurse for over thirty years and saw many people through the hardest parts of their lives. She was a caregiver by nature and a devoted friend. She provided food and shelter to many throughout the years as a beautiful example of love and service. She leaves behind a lasting legacy of “tell it like it is” truth that impacted a countless number of lives. Memorials in Suzie’s honor may be made to Lincolnland Hospice of Sarah Bush Lincoln, 1004 Health Center Drive, Mattoon, IL 61938 or however you feel prompted by the Lord. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in her honor or share a memory with the family.