OBITUARY
Nellie Blankenship Wright
4 April, 1932 – 28 October, 2022
IN THE CARE OF
Whitten Monelison Chapel
Nellie Geneva Blankenship Wright, 90, of Madison Heights passed away Friday, October 28, 2022. She was the wife of the late James Edward Wright, Sr.
Born in Lynchburg, April 4, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Ernest E. Blankenship and Janice Brooks Blankenship. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda Stratton.
Nellie was retired from Craddock-Terry Shoe Corp. and was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church. She loved her family and was especially devoted to her grandchildren and enjoyed cheering them on at their sports activities.
She is survived by seven children, Billy Blankenship and his wife Debbie, Regina Afflerbach and her husband Bob, James Wright, Jr. and his wife Vickie, Martha Horsley and her husband Donald, Rita Wright, Mike Wright and his wife Roberta and David Wright and his wife Leslie; one son-in-law, Larry Stratton; 16 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
The family would like to gratefully acknowledge the staff of Fairmont Crossing for the wonderful care they provided to Nellie and her family.
A service celebrating her life and faith will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Pastor Gary Moore and Pastor Daryl Donald officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will host a reception at the Madison Heights Community center following the graveside.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Whitten Monelison Chapel.
To send condolences online, please visit www.whittenmonelison.com.
See more
Show your support
FAMILY
- James Edward Wright Husband (deceased)
- Billy Blankenship (Debbie) Son
- Regina Afflerbach (Bob) Daughter
- James Wright (Vickie) Son
- Martha Horsley (Donald) Daughter
- Rita Wright Daughter
- Michael Wright (Roberta) Son
- David Wright (Leslie) Son
- Brenda Stratton Daughter (deceased)
- Larry Stratton Son-in-law
PALLBEARERS
- Billy Blankenship
- Bob Afflerbach
- James Wright, Jr.
- Mike Wright
- David Wright
- Scott Schilling
- Kevin Wright
- James Stinnett
- Joshua Tomlin Honorary Pallbearer
Past Services
Tuesday,
01 November, 2022
Visitation
Wednesday,
02 November, 2022
Thank You
We are reviewing your submission. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website
Nellie Blankenship Wright
Taking Care Of Yourself
Helping yourself at your time of loss
Taking care of others
Helping Others Endure Their Loss