Eilene Hendricks Wright passed away on 22 December 2022 in Castroville, Texas, at the age of 75--three days before her 76 ^th birthday. Eilene was born on 25 December 1946 in Los Angeles, California, to Francis Louise Burke. She was adopted by Glendyl Hendricks and Marion [Himes] Hendricks on 14 February 1947.

A California native, Eilene graduated from the Newbury Park Academy in 1964, marrying Richard Wright two years later. She fulfilled her life-long dream of becoming a teacher, completing her degree in Elementary Education at the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans, Louisiana. She continued her education at the UTSA, earning a Master of Arts degree in 1988 and teaching at Bob Hope Elementary and Sunset Valley Elementary. Eilene returned to school, studying School Counseling at Our Lady of the Lake University, and dedicated her final years in the public schools as a Counselor at Westwood Terrace Elementary.

Eilene was an amazing mother and grandmother who showered her grandchildren with unconditional love and unwavering support. An avid traveler, she explored the world with her husband visiting all seven continents--several more than once. She loved to read, care for her flowers and plants, feed the ducks and deer that visited her nightly, and spend time with her family and friends. Those who knew and loved her will miss her profoundly.

Eilene and Richard lived in their home in Rio Medina for more than 44 years. She belonged to the St. Louis Catholic Church, Texas Retired Teacher Association, and was an active member of the Ol' Shavano Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and numerous other organizations.

Eilene was proceeded in death by her husband, Richard Samuel Wright; granddaughter, Victoria Wright-Bippert; and brother, Robert Arthur Hendricks.

She is survived by her three daughters, Michele [Leyton] Mangold, Cassandra [Tony] Pete, and Laurinda [Brandon] Mann; grandchildren, Kandi Mangold, Korey Mangold, Kolton Mangold, Nyla Pete, Sonny Mann, Nora Pete, Jolie Mann, and Kingston Mangold; and brother, Stephen Aaron Hendricks.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Louis Cemetery in Castroville, Texas.

Memorials may be made in Eilene's memory to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com