Camellia Anne Penny Wright, 80, was born and raised in Homewood, AL and resided in Huntsville, AL for the last 30 years. She is survived by her sister, Gerrie Penny (Long Beach, WA); 3 daughters, Susan Wright, Missy Wright Morris (Michael) and Wendy Wright Wiggins (Craig); 5 grandchildren, Jonah, Tyler, Christian, Taya and Jake. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Evelyn Penny.
Anyone who knew Cam could tell you she was smart, quick-witted and fiercely loyal to the people she loved. She enjoyed spending time with her daughters, bragging on her 5 grandchildren who called her Camey, watching Alabama football, Hallmark & Lifetime movies even when she had already seen them twice before, working crossword puzzles and talking to her dear friends. She was always ready to lend an ear to someone who needed to talk and loved to spread humor and smiles.
She was a strong, loving and honest woman who protected those she loved with a fierce ‘mama bear’ approach. But mostly she will be remembered as Mother – who raised us and went without so many things because her girls needed them more, or the grandkids needed another toy. She loved to be surrounded by family, friends and chocolate.
Mom fought colon cancer with everything she had for 3 long years. She was fighting to the very end. But she went with dignity, grace and her daughters right by her side. Heaven gained an amazing angel that day. Those of us who are left behind will miss her terribly but know she is at peace now with God and her family.
We would like to thank the Adult ICU staff at HH Women’s and Childrens Hospital for their kindness and care of Mother to the very end. We would also like to thank Dr. Rosa Michel Ortega and the nurses at The Cancer Center, Huntsville, for doing everything they could to help Mom’s quality of life. You are truly angels among us for what you do every day.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to donate in Mother’s name to either the American Cancer Society at donate3.cancer.org or to The Cancer Center of Huntsville at HuntsvilleHospitalFoundation.org/get-involved/give-now and select the Robin Stewart Memorial Fund.
A family graveside service will be held Sunday, June 28th at 11 am in Elmwood Cemetery.
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