Betsy Casteen Wright, 84, of 421 Lynrock Street in Eden and Galloway Ridge in Pittsboro passed away Saturday evening, March 27, 2010 at Chapel Hill Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 31, at Lawson Cemetery. A native of Rockingham County, Mrs. Wright was born October 28, 1925, daughter of the late Dr. Kenan Casteen and Pearl Roberts Casteen. She was a member of Leaksville United Methodist Church. She attended Leaksville High School and graduated from St. Mary's Academy in Raleigh. In 1946 she received her B.A. from Salem College in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Wright returned to Leaksville High School where she taught prior to becoming a mother. She spent her early married life devoted to her husband and her six children. Being active in her community was very important to Mrs. Wright as reflected in her civic duties and leadership as a Girl Scout Leader, a member of the Leaksville-Spray History Club, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and as a leader in the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. She was also active in The League of Women Voters. Surviving is her husband, Homer E. Wright, Jr. of the home; her three daughters, Beth Wright of Chapel Hill, Martha W. Hopkins and husband, Dwight of Eden, and Margaret Wright Wills and husband, Warren of Atlanta, GA; two sons, Edward Wright and wife, Phyllis of Hillsborough, and Kenan Wright and wife, Molly of Eden; eight grandchildren, Sarah, Allison and Claire Wright, David, Franklin and Isaac Hopkins, and Margaret and Elizabeth Wright; and two sisters, Kenan C. Carpenter of Winston-Salem and Patsy C. Gentry of Redondo Beach, CA. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Wright. There will be no formal visitation. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Morehead Memorial Hospital Foundation (in memory of Dr. Kenan Casteen), 117 E. Kings Hwy., Eden, NC 27288. Online condolences may be offered to the Wright family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Betsy, whom we remember fondly. Addie and Bob
Addie and Bob Wilkerson
Eden has just lost a wonderful lady who had class. I leaned a lot from Betsy in the past six years where I decorated her home for Chistmas while she was still at home. My thoughts and prayers go out for the family at this time. Besty's "decorator", Bobby Gilley
Bobby Gilley
To the Wright family: I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Betsy Wright. I was always fond of her, and I enjoyed the time I got to spend with your whole family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. Sonny Sherrill
Sonny Sherrill
My heart goes out to the entire family of Mrs Wright. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I never got to meet this fine lady, but she had a wonderful family. Only God can help you through the pain and hurt. She has gone to her eternal home now something we all will do one day.Just remember you will see her soon take comfort in this one thing she is at home with the Savior and all of her other family on the other side.God Bless you all.
Linda Haley
Jim and I were so sorry to hear of Betsy's passing and regret that we our trip to Florida prevents us from being at the graveside service. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Susan Pyron
Martha, Dwight and family,you are in our thoughts and prayers.
KAREN AND DAVID ROBERTSON
We are so sorry for your loss, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hagan & Jay Pace
Hagan Pace
To Beth and the rest of the family, It was with great sorrow that I read of Ms. Wright passing. I remember the fifth grade, Ms. Fultchers class at Leaksville Graded with you and your sister. Ms. Wright was a blessing then and forever. Please accept my prayers and condolences on your beloved Mothers passing.
Coy Grant
We were so sorry to hear of Mrs. Wright's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. Sincerely, Nancy and WC Wrangham
Nancy Sherrill Wrangham
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Wishing you peace at this difficult time.
Ann Compton
My sympathy and prayers are with you in your loss. God bless you.
Ruth Scott
I just now learned of Mrs. Wright's passing. Otherwise I'd be there now. Words can't adequately express my feeling. All the family will be in my heart and thoughts. It seems I spent at least half my teen years with the Wrights. I have so many wonderful memories of Mrs. Wright. She seemed to be one of the few adults who would speak with me, rather than at me. She listened to what I said, and seemed to consider my opinions as worthy of consideration. She had such a wonderful sense of humor as well as a sense of whimsy. She was always involved in something new, creative, or innovative. It seems words are never sufficient to express what is most important; so I hope you'll be able to sense the inarticulate speech of my heart and know I'll always remember Mrs. Wright. I hope the pain of your loss will soon give way to many the fond remembrances you hold in your hearts. My deepest sympathy and kindest regards.
Skipper Dougherty
Martha you and your family are all in my prayers. Sibyl Carter
Sibyl Carter
Margaret, I just found out about your Mom. I am so sorry. I certainly know how you feel after losing mine. There are no words. I can still remember your mom's voice calling your name when we would be playing at your house. She would always be so calm and just the way she said your name, I always thought it so elegant like. Hard to believe we have come to this stage in our lives that we became the caretakers. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Hope we can all get together again soon. Sincerely, Lisa Vernon
Lisa Gilley Vernon
To the Wright Family, We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Wright. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Tim, Beth, Austin, and Haley Shelton
The Shelton's
Margaret: Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your Family. You're in our thoughts and prayers. David, Ken, Bob, Larry, James, Jim, Richard, Mark, Donna & Lila
Meridian Property Group, Ltd.
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES AS WE LEARN OF THE PASSING OF FRIEND AND FORMER NEIGHBOR BETSY. THE WRIGHT FAMILY WAS SUCH AN IMPORTANT PART OF GROWING UP IN THE HIGHLANDS. THE ENTIRE FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS. SALLIE LEE, BARBARA L. DAVIS, BRUCE, BRYAN AND BRETT LEE
BRUCE LEE
Sorry to here of the passing of Mrs Wright.Remember her when i lived on highland drive.My prayers are with you at this time.
Tinker Rush
I was so sorry to hear about your mothers passing away. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Suzanne Sugg
Suzanne Sugg
Martha, Dwight, and family: So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda Thompson Tymciw
To the Wright Family - we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Betsy was a warm, genteel lady and she will be greatly missed. The W. J. "Bill" Leffew Family
Jane Leffew Paschall
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