Charlie Van Simmons Wright, age 90 of Harvey, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at her home in Harvey, Louisiana. She was born on January 5, 1935, to the late Lucille Taylor & Morris Simmons both of Blackjack, Texas.
She was married to the late Roger Wright and is the mother to Sharon (Pastor Harvey) Johnson Sr., of Harvey, LA,. and Gail (Wayne) Brown of Round Rock, Texas.
Sister of the late Ada Simmons, and Gwennette (late Johnny) Norman Sr. Grandmother of Kevin (Erica), Johnson, Minister Harvey (Chantrelle) Johnson Jr. Step grandmother of Arianne Johnson, great grandmother of Layla Johnson and Kiersten Johnson. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and devoted friends.
Relatives and friends of the family also pastors officers and members of Christ the Savior Baptist Church, Westside Missionary Baptist Association, Westbank Baptist Sunday School Fellowship of Churches, as well as other neighboring churches and associations are invited to attend the celebration of life service which will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at New Sunrise Baptist Church located at 1325 Leboeuf Street Gretna, LA 70053. The visitation will begin at 8 a.m., and the service will begin at 10 a.m. Pastor Harvey Johnson is officiating, and Pastor Cornell Sisler is the host pastor.
Funeral planning entrusted to Robinson Family Funeral Home 9611 LA - 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037, (504) 208 - 2119.
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