Norene came from a family deeply rooted in Virginia, her ancestry goes back to the 1700’s, her parents were from early pioneers. The youngest of 13 children, she knew the value of family and friends. A devoted Baptist, Norene volunteered many hours on behalf of mission projects, especially for children.
In the late 1930’s, she moved with her mother to join the family in Cutler, CA. Norene graduated from Orosi High School. In 1942 she met our father, Herb Wright, who was stationed at Lemoore, after serving in WWII, they married the following year.
Norene enjoyed singing and music, sketching, painting and raising her family. She loved to entertain, especially with all her relatives and friends. Norene designed and hand stitched award winning quilts. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and served in various positions, along with a year as their Valentine Queen. She worked for many years as a secretary and bilingual teacher’s aide.
Norene was preceded in death by husband, Herb Wright; 2 year old daughter, Alena; second husband, Damian Chavez.
She is survived by daughter Ginger and husband, Jim Blachman; son Bruce Wright; son Tim Wright; granddaughter Kelly and husband, Dan Reed; great Grandsons Matthew Reed and Thomas Reed.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at Miller Memorial Chapel 1120 W. Goshen Ave., Visalia followed by Interment at Visalia Public Cemetery District.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Families or Kindred Hospice.
Tributes and condolences may be made at www.millerchapel.com.
PALLBEARERS
Jim Blachman
Dan Reed
Robert Anderson
Matthew Reed
Thomas Reed
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