Gladys Powell Wright

Gladys Powell Wright, 80, of Amherst passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Ashby Wright, Jr. Born July 4, 1939 in Lynchburg she was the daughter of the late Clenord Powell and Clarice Lundy. She is survived by her a daughter, Deborah Harris and her husband, Philip of Amherst; three sons David Wright of Titusville, FL, Wayne Wright and his wife Deborah of Snellville, GA, and Curtis Wright and Betty of Madison Heights; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Pastor Rick Rasberry officiating. Burial to follow in Presbyterian Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Whitten Monelison Chapel.