In Loving Memory of Johnnye Wright-Newman

Johnnye B. Wright-Newman passed on to glory May 8th, 2025. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas September 28th1934 to John Wright and Dora Tatum. She attended Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School where she graduated in 1952.

After graduating from Dunbar, she trained to be a medical technician & held several medical technician-related positions throughout her career-including a position at Madigan Army Medical Center. Her career work was with Nalley Valley as a Senior Quality Assurance Technician.

She enjoyed traveling, shopping, cooking, and hosting friends and family in her home.

She was a charter member of Shiloh Baptist Church & after retiring in 1998 became an active volunteer with Civitan International, dedicating many years to volunteer projects focused on improving the lives of others.

Funeral service will be held on Sunday, May 25th, 2pm at Shiloh Baptist Church, Tacoma. Services by Scott Funeral Home.