Mildred Gema McBride Wright

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mildred Gema McBride Wright, affectionately known as "Gigi," who left this world on October 27, 2026. Born on June 8, 1954, in Ocala, Florida, Mildred was a beacon of love, resilience, and dedication to her family and community. Mildred was the cherished daughter of the late Annie Bell Brooks and Carnel Grimes. She was predeceased by her Grandparents: Minnie and Vander Colson. Siblings: Carolyn Ann Birt, Willie George Brooks, Minnie Mae Harrison, Dorothy Lee Birt, and Estella Mae Birt. Her Daughters: Vonda Shae McBride-Mosley and Sonja Teresa Grimes. Her nephews: Edwin Alford Dickerson Jr., and Melvin Anquan Brooks. Her nieces: Mekeba Brooks, Desiree Mack and Kimberly Michelle Stovall have all preceded her in passing. Mildred's journey was deeply enriched by her children, Neandra Sharee Livingston and her beloved grandchildren Darrian D. Dukes (Samantha), Devin Dukes (Ariana) Sydney Drew Peters (Lindsey), Lauryn Fairweather (Jonathan De La Quintana) Vanessa Hunter Mosley. Her legacy continues through her great-grandchildren, Sara Teresa Dukes, Xena Elle Dukes, Kingston Omari Dukes, Klover June Rose Dukes And the Peters children, who brought immense joy to her life. She is survived by her former spouse, Richard Wright, and a host of loving relatives, including nephews Russell E. Harrison Jr., and Amel Jhmol Brooks, nieces Donna Renee Shackelford, Toni N. Brooks, Valerie E. Jean-Pierre, Denise D. Carter, Wanda Patrice Penn, and Karen Anita Joyiens. Mildred's extended family includes numerous great and great-great nephews and nieces, God Daughter, Endena Humphrey (Cheryl), eight God Grandchildren along with countless colleagues and friends who will forever cherish her memory. Mildred was a proud graduate of Howard High School and went on to further her education at Bethune Cookman-College. Her career as an Employment Resource Executive was marked by her commitment to helping others find their paths and achieve their dreams. As an entrepreneur, she owned Recruit, Motivate, Coach (RMC), an employment referral service, Talk It Out, a relationship educational service. As well as Gema's Residential and Commercial Cleaning Service. A woman of varied interests and affiliations, she was a dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and the quintessential exemplar of the usher board. Mildred was a passionate motorcycle enthusiast who deeply loved the community and camaraderie of the open road. She loved Jack in the Box's Teriyaki Bowl, Oreo Cookies, Snickers and an ice cold Pepsi! Her life will be celebrated in a memorial service on November 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. The service will be held at the residence of Donna Shackelford, located at 9023 Plaza Park Drive, Elk Grove, California 95624. In honor of Mildred's generous spirit, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice. The family also wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to the professional staff at Bridgewood Post-Acute also American River Hospice Care for their compassionate care during Mildred's final days.