Gladys Ann Wheeler Wright, 75, of Pittsboro, died Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Home.
Gladys was born in Chatham County on May 8, 1946, to the late Nelson Wheeler and Fannie Eubanks Wheeler. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charlie Wheeler and Wayne Wheeler, and two sisters, Frances Screws, and Ester Shirley.
Surviving relatives include her husband, John G. Wright; two sons, Dwayne Wright and wife Lessa of Pittsboro, Tony Wright and wife Diane of Siler City; one daughter, Tammy Bass and husband Keith of Wilson; seven grandchildren, Jordan Riggins and husband Casey, Gracie Wright, Kendal Wright, Brittany McDaniel and partner, Matt Tiller, Jessica McNeil, Morgan Bear and husband Jacob, and Hunter Bass and wife Jada, six great-grandchildren, Weston Riggins, Evelyn Tiller, Riley Tiller, Lily Tiller, Cheyenne Bear, Canaan Bear; and one sister, Ava Lee Brower of Staley.
The family received friends Monday, November 1, 2021, from 1 to 2 p.m. at New Salem Church. The funeral service followed at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Chris Gambos presiding. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in Glady’s memory to New Salem Church, 5030 Old Graham Rd., Pittsboro, N.C. 27312 or the SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan UNC Hospice Home, 100 Roundtree Way, Pittsboro, N.C. 27312.
Condolences may be made at www.donaldsonfunerals.com.
Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Wright family.