Joyce Ann Wilson Wright, 61, of Calhoun, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Wesley Wilson, and was a member of Community Worship Center in Riceville. She was preceded in death by two infant children, Robbie and Craig Wright.

Survivors include her beloved husband of 39 years, Clarence Wright of Calhoun; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Julie Graham of Cleveland, Robin and Tim Powers of Calhoun, and Debbie and Bill Begley of Etowah; three sons and daughters-in-law, Shannon Wesley and Jennifer Wright of Calhoun, Larry and Katie Wright of Rockwood, and Ronnie and Jeanie Wright of Ringgold, Ga.; her mother, Christine Price Wilson of Etowah; 13 grandchildren, Kayla, Christopher, Kristyna, Cassie, Cameron, Hayden, Emily, Steven, Cody, John, Chase, Matthew and Amanda; one sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Rick Davis of Etowah; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. Alf Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Sullins Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Shannon, Calvin and Mitchell Wright, Tim Powers and Jay and Jessie Underdown. Christopher Powers will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements.

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