July 9, 2011 8:23 pm

Name:

Alec Richmond

Location:

Oklahoma

Comments:

I am so sad to see Marva's death.

December 14, 2010 4:14 pm

Name:

Rosemary

Location:

Comments:

We went to New Orleans in Sept 2003 and marva you were the very first singer we saw on our very first night in town and you set the bar high! Your voice and charisma couldn't be matched. I bought your CD and listen to regularly while driving. Rest in Peace Marva - heaven has another beautiful angel with a voice of pure gold!

April 21, 2010 9:59 am

Name:

Tim Shaw

Location:

New Providence, PA

Comments:

I just heard the sad news this morning. Marva was New Orleans to me and my warmest memories there are of listening to her in the Jazz Parlor sing for hours--making us laugh and sing along and feel better about whatever blues we had. I remember how people used to pack against the door to get in when there was no more room and her voice pulled them right off the street. She was always kind to us and I am having a hard time right now trying to imagine a New Orleans without her. To her family, know that she was a very special woman and loved by so many around our country and the world. Goodbye, Marva! We will miss you! If heaven did not have the blues before--they have it up there now!

April 7, 2010 10:43 pm

Name:

christopher keller

Location:

laplace la

Comments:

i'm the former bass player from gary brown and the feelings i met marva a couples of time my cousin jeffery jellybean alexander played drums for marva and i met her through him sweet women may god bless her and her lovin family from the keller family

April 3, 2010 11:38 am

Name:

Leonard Earl Johnson

Location:

Louisiana, USA

Comments:

Marva,
We gonn'a miss you some big!

Once, when my stern Illinois-German Mother was visiting New Orleans, we caught your act at the Old Absenthe House. You had just started singing outside the church. My Mother and I loved you, and she took recordings back to Illinois for my Brothers. Thank you sugar. Rest easy.
Yours truy in a swamp,
Leonard Earl Johnson

April 1, 2010 9:05 pm

Name:

Randy Poindexter

Location:

New Orleans

Comments:

Thank you to the family of Marva Wright for the beautiful memorial service and musical tribute.
We will always love you, Marva.

April 1, 2010 1:11 pm

Name:

Queenae

Location:

Los Angeles

Comments:

My heart is heavy. Marva Wright was an incredible voice that reached deep into the human soul, and which spoke to the spirit. I will miss her physical presence, yet, I feel blessed to have her music and that powerful voice that will always feed my soul. Thank you, Marva, part of my soul remains with you. Love. Love. Love.

April 1, 2010 12:36 am

Name:

Heavy-Duty

Location:

Alabama

Comments:

My Mother called me earlier to let me know Ms. Marva died. Really sucks! She was a sweet lady and I remember the times we'd chat in the OSA back at McMain.

March 31, 2010 11:11 am

Name:

Gaynielle Neville

Location:

Slidell,La

Comments:

My heart breaks to see our great artists die in New Orleans with mounting debt and no help from no one. Marva was a wonderful artist, friend, sister and mentor to my husband and myself. I loved her dedication to her city and her family. i can't bring myself to watch her lying there in her coffin and i can't talk to her to tell her how much she inspired us all. I pray the new Orleans musicians come together to start a fund to bury our own and to be financially independent not to rely on anyone to support our careers. My love for her has urged me to start a musician's life and support fund in Marva's name. I am deeply saddened it takes our great artist to die to bring recognition to the financial condition musicians are left with to bear.
I love you Marva and I will never let anyone forget your contribution to this city and the world.

March 31, 2010 7:59 am

Name:

Dixie

Location:

Pensacola

Comments:

May the angels in Heaven enjoy your spirit and your beautiful voice as much as we did.

Sail on, Silver Girl...

March 30, 2010 10:41 pm

Name:

Rhonda

Location:

N.O. La.

Comments:

She was truely a builtiful lady that will be surely missed by her family,friends and fans most of all an N.O. La.

March 30, 2010 12:40 am

Name:

kelly

Location:

Comments:

So sad to hear about Marva.

March 29, 2010 8:29 pm

Name:

Thomas Hofer

Location:

Morgan City, LA

Comments:

Marva Wright was not well known to me. Still, I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.

March 29, 2010 3:36 pm

Name:

Margie Perez

Location:

New Orleans

Comments:

Marva was such a kind soul with a powerful voice. She was an inspiration to me. Thank you Marva for the advice, and encouragement. I will miss you.

March 29, 2010 1:28 pm

Name:

June Washington

Location:

Comments:

In the end it's not who we are, but how we are loved. We Love You Marva.

March 29, 2010 8:33 am

Name:

Lawrence Adams

Location:

Washington, DC

Comments:

Rest In Peace!

March 28, 2010 2:08 am

Name:

Markeeta Brown

Location:

Dallas

Comments:

Looking for info

March 28, 2010 12:06 am

Name:

Reola Jackson

Location:

Comments:

My heart goes out to Marva's family. May God sustain you.
Sincerly, Reola Jackson.

March 27, 2010 6:39 pm

Name:

mary

Location:

san francisco

Comments:

god bless

March 27, 2010 1:01 pm

Name:

Borris Hunter

Location:

New Orleans

Comments:

Miss Marva was a loving person who will be missed by many,the father called her home so she could sing with his angels. God Bless her family and give them peace.

March 27, 2010 12:59 pm

Name:

Borris Hunter

Location:

New Orleans

Comments:

Miss Marva was a loving person who will be missed by many,the father called her home to so she could sing with his angels. God Bless her family and give them peace.

March 26, 2010 10:43 pm

Name:

Ann Hughes

Location:

Mooresville, N.C.

Comments:

So sorry to learn of the passing of our dear friend. May God rest her soul.

March 26, 2010 5:28 pm

Name:

elizabeth gainey

Location:

new orleans

Comments:

i miss my mama

March 26, 2010 11:13 am

Name:

Renee Nickey Matthew

Location:

New Orleans

Comments:

My condolences goes out to the entire family. I know Ms.Marva from playing ball with her daughters, she was a very sweet woman. You will be missed by all.
Lord watch over Ms.Marva family and give them strength and guidence, in this time of need. You all will be in my prayers.

March 26, 2010 1:01 am

Name:

Debra J. Gomez

Location:

Rochester,NY

Comments:

My deepest sympathy and prayers to Marva's family, loved ones and many, many fans-myself being one-. Her vivacious talant will be greatly missed!

March 25, 2010 8:03 pm

Name:

Jaime Lykes-Jean

Location:

Houston,, TX

Comments:

my heart goes out to the Wright and Plessy family. May God Bless and Keep you.

March 25, 2010 6:45 pm

Name:

Tim Howard

Location:

Starlight Pa

Comments:

I loved Miss Marva! I remember her shows and enjoyed em a lot. I will never forget her music! God Bless Marva!

March 25, 2010 5:32 pm

Name:

dickey

Location:

lafayette

Comments:

WE'LL MISS YOU AUNT MARVA THE FAMILY

March 25, 2010 5:22 pm

Name:

Sandra Roussin

Location:

71291

Comments:

She was one of the best, God bless and rest in peace.

March 25, 2010 2:19 pm

Name:

Terry Brooks

Location:

Richmond, VA

Comments:

I am greatly saddened by The Passing of Miss Marva and will be forever missing her voice.

March 25, 2010 12:47 pm

Name:

Jana Jamieson

Location:

Jackson, Michigan

Comments:

I had the pleasure of seeing Marva in concert at Storyville. Great show. I have most of her CD's. Loved her talent. I will miss her.

March 25, 2010 12:21 pm

Name:

Amy McMahon

Location:

Fort Lauderdale

Comments:

Love You Marva

March 24, 2010 9:13 pm

Name:

Patrick Junkroski

Location:

Naples, Florida

Comments:

Rest in peace, Marva. I will always remember the fun we had in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Naples with Les Getrex and Michelle. May there be endless crawfish for you in heaven.

March 24, 2010 6:48 pm

Name:

dickey

Location:

lafayette

Comments:

I'LL MISS YOU AUNT VERY MUCH DICKEY

March 24, 2010 5:37 pm

Name:

CORNELIA DUNNINGS

Location:

ATLANTA ,GA 30344

Comments:

My prayers& symphathy to the FAMILY of Marva Wright. I grew up on Monroe St. across from Monroe Ct.I knew her when she was in diapers. Ms.Mattie used to do my hair for special occasions.Wherever we would see each other there was always her beautiful smile and a hug.I know the world will miss that voice; but heaven must be rejoicing that Marva has arrived. I know Miss Mattie is and so is my mama. I can just imagine her with Sam Berfect and Raymond Myles setting heaven aglow. I've been watching her on You Tube. I hope her funeral will be put on You Tube,since I am unable toget home for it. Earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot heal. Love to all, Cornelia Howard.

March 24, 2010 3:28 pm

Name:

Ivan Smason

Location:

Comments:

About twenty years ago I fortunately saw Marva perform live at what was The Olde Absinthe House on Bourbon Street. She gave the crowd an incredible performance. After the show I approached her, bought one of her audiotapes and gave her a kiss on her still sweaty cheek. I knew then I was kissing an angel. My best wishes go out to her family.

March 24, 2010 1:10 pm

Name:

Cynthia P. Baker

Location:

Cut Off, La

Comments:

Yesterday was the day the music died. Marva, I love you, and I'll miss you dearly. I keep thinking about the show you did after your first stroke, you always sing me "I Will Survive" (I'm 12yrs cancer free now), but this time you said we'd both have to survive. I can't imaging Jazz Fest with out you, and I will always hold that memory of you in the Carribean, close to my heart. That was the best trip, we laughed a lot. You sang like an Angel then, and now you'll get your wings. I'll miss you my dear friend. Rest in Peace

March 24, 2010 11:03 am

Name:

KATHY SEBASTIAN

Location:

Comments:

So sorry to hear the sad news. Heavenly choir welcomes Marva with joy.

March 24, 2010 10:53 am

Name:

BRENDA SANCHES

Location:

BATON ROUGE

Comments:

SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT MARTHA HAS PASSED.
SHE WAS SUCH A TALENT AND I ENJOYED LISTENING TO HER GREAT SOUND

March 24, 2010 8:52 am

Name:

Grace Sullivan

Location:

Comments:

We will miss your singing and the beautiful lady that you were inside and out!!!

March 24, 2010 7:56 am

Name:

Wade Elliott

Location:

Northern Virginia

Comments:

Corinne and Wade Elliott will miss you but we will have you in our spirit!

March 24, 2010 4:16 am

Name:

Robert M Heraty Jr

Location:

Comments:

Will be miss greatly

March 23, 2010 11:24 pm

Name:

Betty Coleman

Location:

Amarillo, TX

Comments:

I am so sorry I haven't chatted with Marva lately. I am even more sorry for the loss of this great singer and kind, gentle lady. She will be deeply missed and it breaks my heart that I can no longer hear her but I have all her CDs to remember her by and she is in the hands of God. God bless Tony and family. My prayers are with you.

March 23, 2010 10:25 pm

Name:

Idell

Location:

Comments:

Rest in peace Ms. Marva. You will be missed.

March 23, 2010 10:09 pm

Name:

Ray Pask

Location:

Flagler Beach, FL

Comments:

Goddess speed you on your way, Dear Marva. I will always remember New Year's Eve 1988, meeting you while partying with my father, "Whiteboy" at the Old Absinthe House. When yuo get where you are going, sing a tune for whiteboy...you will be missed

March 23, 2010 9:54 pm

Name:

Bradley

Location:

Comments:

I had the pleasure of seeing Marva perform at jazz fest and i must say the lady sang with her heart and soul she will be sadly missed RIP

March 23, 2010 8:20 pm

Name:

nicole goirl

Location:

huntville al, 35816

Comments:

I'm sorry very mrs.marva wright she good person and a good mother and i be prayer for all your family may god bless your all.

March 23, 2010 7:34 pm

Name:

Lee

Location:

Gonzales, LA

Comments:

So very sad to hear of Miss Marva's passing. She will be greatly missed around NOLA. Her voice, energy, friendliness and her wonderful band were enjoyed by me, my family and friends on so many occassions. My deepest sympathy to her family, the city of New Orleans, and the music industry.

March 23, 2010 5:51 pm

Name:

Renee Guerra

Location:

Columbia, MD

Comments:

Ms Marva will be sadly missed. I was in 7th grade at McMain in 1986-87 when she worked there. I used to play sick just so I could go hang out in the office with her. Years later I saw her, and she still remembered me. She was always so sweet. Ms Marva, you memory will be in our hearts forever. We love you.

March 23, 2010 5:45 pm

Name:

Erwin Riemens

Location:

Cadzand - Holland

Comments:

Just by incident I looked up in Google for Marva Wright . Wanted to hear some dixie music that I heard in Nawlins back in 1998. When I was struck by her singing in the House of Blues with the BMW's. And where she did beat the hell out of me. What a coincident, that I found out this evening, that she had died this morning.
A terrible loss for her family, friends and fans. I will give my condolances to all those who still love her so much. May God be with you all. Greetings from Erwin Riemens ( The First Wave ) in Cadzand - Holland