Eleanor "Ellie" Mae Wright

Eleanor “Ellie” Mae Wright, 75, of Sandston went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2014. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert H. Wright, Jr.; three siblings, Frieda, Fred, and Charlie. Ellie’s life centered around her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed preparing meals made with love to share with family and friends. Her gentle spirit and huge heart touched everyone she met. Ellie is survived by her sons, Robert H. Wright III, Mark Wright (Lisa); daughters, Kathy Wright Jones (Robert), Margaret Wright, Paula Wright; grandchildren, Karah, Seth, Mark Jr., Jakob, Evan, Arielle, Sarah; sister-in-law, Faye Lange as well as many nieces, nephews, family members and friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 15, 2014 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231, where a funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at 14 Penn Plaza, Suite 1710, New York, NY 10122. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenrichmond.com. Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, Richmond, VA.