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Conchita Mae Wright Clark, lovingly known as ‘Chita’

March 14, 2018

Conchita Mae (Wright) Clark, called "Chita" by family and friends, 79, of Lewes, was the oldest surviving child of Robert C. "Bobby" Wright Sr. and Corlezia (Clark) Wright.

Chita was born at home in Millsboro, Dec. 26, 1938. When she was a toddler, she lived at the home of her great-grandparents, Warren T. Wright and Ida Mae Wright.

As an elementary student at the Nanticoke Indian School, Chita enjoyed learning from her teacher, Mrs. Coker. Her classmates during those years were Anita Harmon and Jean Johnson. After the eighth grade was completed, Conchita prepared to begin her high school education.

She had to travel to Lawrence, Ks., to attend Haskell Trade School, which is now Haskell Indian Nations University. She finished four years and obtained a diploma in culinary arts, then continued to stay for two more years to work off campus and acquire additional experience. She eventually was joined by her sister, Lillie, and brother, Charles "Sharkey" Wright. This didn't necessarily diminish her desire to return to Delaware.

Chita returned to Millsboro in 1958. She married Walter Linford Clark in 1960, and remained a faithful wife until circumstances caused the marriage to be dissolved.

Conchita was a dedicated worker. She was employed by Swift and Company, Townsend's Incorporated, and then cleaned newly constructed houses, preparing them for sale. Chita loved cooking, keeping a very clean house, working in the yard, making phone calls, and Chanci, her dachshund. We think Chanci even learned to use the electric wheelchair controls.

She was a life-member of the Nanticoke Indian Association, supported Indian Mission United Methodist Church, sent yearly donations to Father Flanagan's Boys Town and helped whomever she could. Conchita didn't have any children that she gave birth to, but acted as a mother to younger brothers Dallas "Pete" and Robert Jr. "Boogie" when she was home in the summer months from school. She gave Michele a place in her heart and home. Michele lived with Chita from the time she graduated from high school until she married. Her special love for children was fulfilled when her niece, Sandy, was born. Chita never called her by any other name than Sandra.

A whole new life started for Chita when she met Daniel "Boonie" Wright, whom she always lovingly called "My Hunney." Along with "My Hunney" came his adult children and their children. The love and respect between them was special and a thing of beauty.
Chita has lived alone since Boonie's death, yet she was blessed with caring siblings, visits from close friends and extended family, the people who delivered Meals on Wheels, and the mail delivery person that brought the mail to the door instead of leaving it in the mailbox.

Those people who had the opportunity to know and be in her life for a long time, or just newly acquainted, will remember her delicious cooking, her clean house, her unselfish attitude and, without a doubt, her laugh and smile.

Conchita leaves three brothers, Charles "Sharkey" Wright, Dallas "Pete" Wright and Robert "Boogie" Wright Jr.; two sisters-in-law, Odette Wright and Anita Wright; uncle John Clark III and his wife Barbara; nieces Sandra, Altrenia, Lesley and Brandy; and nephews Troy and Billy. Chita is now reunited with her sister, Lillie, in heaven.

When asked if there was a favorite hymn she wanted us to sing, her response was, "No, 'cause I like them all." Is there a poem you want read? Her response, "No, don't need that done." Well, is there anything else...last thoughts or advice you want us to say? She gave that sideways look and said, "No! They already know."

A Celebration of Conchita's Life service will be held Friday, March 16, at her home, 19322 Beaver Dam Road, Lewes, at 11 a.m. A time of visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Henlopen Memorial Park, Milton.

Arrangements in the care of Short Funeral Services, Milton.

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