Phyllis “Carol” Wright, 70 of 309 Treetop Dr. went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday 27, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Ms. Wright was born May 25, 1951, in Alleghany County to Phoebe Tucker Albright and the late Leonard Wright.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter Lacy Carol Marcus and a brother Ersel Lee Wright,
Maternal grandparents McKinley and Della Tucker and Paternal grandparents Les and Marge Wright.
Carol was married to the late Robert Walton, from this union was born Lori Walton Marcus (Late Rodney Marcus) and Janet Lee Walton (Mitchell Curry) all of Covington. >From her second marriage to Havilah McCoy, Eric McCoy (Natalie McCoy) of Concord, NC was born. She had six grandchildren, Justin, Steven, Erin, Logan, Macy, Molly and seven great-grandchildren, Austin, Mason, Kayden, Jay’Lee, Delaney, Ian and Johrnee. Two sisters Barbara Crisp (James) of Oak Island NC, Kay Long (Eddie) of Concord NC and a brother Wilson Wright (Linda) of Lexington. A bonus father, Joe Albright and a special cousin and lifelong friend, Wanda Fridley of Covington.
Carol was best known for her infectious smile, strong faith in God and everlasting love for her family. She will be remembered for her singing and dancing and hosting the best Christmas parties ever. She previously worked as a CNA and in restaurant management.
Gathering of friends and family will be Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral at 11:00 in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with Alfred Smith officiating.
The interment will follow at Lone Star cemetery.
The family wishes to acknowledge two special nurses from the PCU, Cassandra and Amora.
The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.
The online guest registration is available at arrittfuneralhome.com.
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