Leona A. Wright

October 20, 1921 – January 26, 2013

Leona Annie Wright of Palisade,

Colorado passed away on January

26, 2013. She was 91 years

old.

Leona was born to Arnold and

Alice Hughes in Walshville, IL.

She spent her childhood in Nebraska,

South Dakota, and Colorado.

On May 16, 1942, she was

united in marriage to Wilbur E.

Wright in Laramie, Wyoming. He preceded her in death. She was

also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and two sisters.

Survivors include two sons, Wayne (Margie) Wright of Strasburg,

CO, and Daniel (Melia) Wright of Grand Junction; daughter, Sharron

Kathleen Steele of Palisade, CO; seven grandchildren, Patrick

(Jennifer) and Benjamin (Rachel) Steele; Clinton W. Wright, Natalie

K. Wright, Alyssa L. McNerney, Amanda Kathleen Wright,

and Jack D. Wright; great-grandbabies, Tyler, Addie, Ella Jo, Jessica,

River, Morgan, Caitlin, and Cora, and many extended family

members and friends.

She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Palisade, CO.

A memorial service will take place on March 23, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Palisade, CO.

Arrangements entrusted to Martin Mortuary.