Claudine Gardner Wright Obituary (1913

Claudine Gardner Wright, 93, of Russellville, died Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at her home. The daughter of Claude and Flora Colburn Gardner, she was born September 1, 1913 in Russellville. She was preceded in death by her husband W. O. Wright and was also preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Wright was educated in the Russellville schools, graduated from Russellville High School and attended Arkansas Polytechnic College, where she was trained as a teacher. She married William O. Wright, of Rock Island, Illinois, in 1941. She was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Russellville, a Sunday School Teacher, and choir member, a life member and former president of United Methodist Womens Society of Christian Services, a life member of PTA, a member of Booklovers, a Girl Scout Leader, a member of Persis Lovely DAR. Her devotion and love for her church was shown in many ways by serving on several committees, arranging poinsettia's in the sanctuary choir loft, and hosting the annual choir party at her home. For many years, Mrs. Wright also served on the Russellville Swimming Pool Council. After raising her family, Mrs. Wright taught kindergarten at the First United Methodist Church and Oakland Elementary School. She is survived by three daughters, and one son-in-law, Ms.Carol Moriarty of Lafayette, Indiana, Ms. Mary Duncan of Arlington, Texas, Mrs. Jean Satterfield and husband Bo of Fort Smith; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, November 30, 2006 at Humphrey Chapel. Pastor Danyelle Trexler and Mr. Jim Bob Humphrey will officiate. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery at Russellville, under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be 9:00 - 10:00 AM Thursday prior to service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Choir Fund, 304 South Commerce, Russellville, Arkansas 72801 or Oakland Cemetery Fund, PO Box 428, Russellville, Arkansas 72811 or Arkansas Department of Health Hospice, 404 North El Paso, Russellville, Arkansas 72801. PDF Printable Version