Hilda Alverta Wright

Hilda Alverta Wright was born the second eldest of four girls on April 6, 1924 to the late William and Lottie Carter in Baltimore, Maryland. Alverta, as she preferred to be called, attended the Baltimore City Public School System. In 1940, Alverta married William Brown, Sr. (deceased) and in 1959 she married Robert Lee Wright, Sr. (deceased). Alverta held positions with several companies throughout her employment career which included Henryton Sanitation, London Fog Coat Factory, Bernie’s Hat Factory, and retired from Howard Johnson’s Hotel; at which time, she became a member of the Foster Grandparents’ Volunteer Program for the next twenty years. She was a volunteer Judge with the Board of Elections for more than thirty-five years as well. Alverta loved attending family events or just simply spending time with her family. If it was something going on, she wanted to be there having fun with everyone else. She was a pretty good “duck pin” bowler receiving several first place trophies. Alverta traveled to many places throughout the world. Although Alverta lived a frugal lifestyle, her favorite place to visit was Atlantic City. She enjoyed playing roulette and the nickel slot machines. During her down time, Alverta enjoyed reading, playing handheld slot machines and solving advanced crossword puzzles. Standing at 4 feet, 9 inches with picture perfect posture in high heeled shoes, Alverta was always the tallest person in the room. She could think quickly on her feet and was the go-to person for solving problems. Like many of us, she made mistakes along the way, but she tried her best to correct them. Alverta Wright, The Smallest Giant, departed this life on Sunday, June 3, 2012. Alverta is survived by: eight loving children, Charlotte Dumas, Patricia Smith, William Brown, Jr., Donald Brown, Robert Lee Wright, Jr., Denise Lee, Valerie Hercules and Adrienne Amos; two daughters-in-law, Louise Brown and Rosetta Wright; three sons-in-law, Kerwin Lee,, Roger Hercules and Robert Amos; twenty grandchildren, Richard, Cheryl, Michael, Kim, Kandace, Angela, Carla, Chasity, Kiauna, LaTonya, Cheri, Curtis, Kevin, Anita, L. Bobby, Justin, Brittany, Amber, Bobby II and Rodney; twenty-eight great-grandchildren, ten great-great- grandchildren; two sister, Anna Hall and Melvia Jackson; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Alverta was preceded in death by her son, Ronald Brown; grandson, Rodney Smith; and sister, Credella Bryant.

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Hilda Alverta Wright

April 6, 1924 - June 3, 2012