In Memory

Joetta Wright - Class Of 1970

Joetta Margaret Wright peacefully departed this life on Wednesday July 20, 2022, at her residence in Dyke, Virginia.

She was born on February 8, 1952, in Hemphill, West Virginia, to the late Walter Wright Sr. and Helen Johnson Wright. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Walter Lewis Wright Jr., and great nephew, Kayleb Wright.

Joetta was an alumna of Albemarle High School and Virginia Union University, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree. Following her post-secondary education, she pursued a career in child development and eventually transitioned to geriatric healthcare. Many will remember Joetta for her open and no-nonsense personality. She was a great conversationalist, one who never met a stranger.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, James Wright; son, Jimmy Wright; a brother, Jerry Wright (Roseann); nephews, Jerry II (Barbara); LaVar (Valerie); niece, Michelle Wright; precious nieces and nephews; aunts, Emma Pryor and Edna Mae Johnson; uncles, Wilbur and Nathaniel Wright; and many cousins and friends.

A viewing will be held Friday, July 29, 2022, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at McClenny Funeral Services, Inc. (Charlottesville). The graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, 1 p.m. at Wright’s Cemetery, Sophie Pine Lane, Dyke, VA 22935.

Submitted by Sam Clarke.