Canton, NC - Evelee Wright Penley, 87, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. She was born on June 20, 1931 to the late James and Tiny Griffith.
She was a CNA in facilities and also in home care. She had a love for music especially the Grand Ole Opry and bluegrass music.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husbands, Orville Penley and William Wright; and brother, Lewis Griffith.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Sandra (Geoff) Cooper of Canton, NC; son, Joe Wright of Harlem, GA; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a special niece and nephew, Angie Price and Bobby Stamey.
No formal services will be held at this time.
Garrett Funeral Home is caring for the family.
A message of comfort may be made to the family at www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com