Mary L. Wright , 90, San Antonio, TX formerly of Minot, died Saturday, June 27, 2020 in a San Antonio nursing home.

Mary was a devout Christian born March 23, 1930 in Shreveport, LA to John and Amanda (Furnell) Thomas. As a young adult, she worked in Shreveport as a veterinary assistant in a local clinic.

Mary was united in marriage to James E. Wright, a member of the US Air Force, who was stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base, in Shreveport, LA.  In 1958, they moved to Minot, ND, when her husband was transferred to Minot Air Force Base. Mary worked at St. Joseph's Hospital as a nurse's aide.

In 1966, she moved with her husband to Bitburg AFB in Germany.  They returned to Minot in 1970.  She partnered with her husband to own and operate a gas station/restaurant on Minot South Hill for a couple of years.  Following the sale of the business, they purchased The East Wind Café by the fair grounds. Mary completed her working days at Trinity Hospital.

In 2011, she moved to San Antonio to live with her daughter Betty and her son in law Andrew.  She remained there until sustaining a stroke in November of 2019.  Following her hospital stay she became a resident of a care facility until her passing.

Mary was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Minot.  She loved to fish and hunt, in all types of weather. She also enjoyed spending time in the garden.  She was an avid supporter of the Minot Community and Our Redeemer's Christian School, where she spent time mentoring students.  She always had time to talk with others and give outstanding advice when needed.

Mary is survived by her daughter Betty L. Williams, son in law, Andrew H. Williams, her grandsons' Mark A. Williams (Mindy) and Jason A. Williams (Isabel), and great granddaughter Victoria A. Williams.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband James, brothers Robert and James, three nephews, and several cousins.

Graveside Service :  11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in Section 28 of Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.
A link to view a recording of the service will be available at www.mtmsales.net/thomas the following day.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 6, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

Mary L Wright Flower Pictures