Irene Louise Wright
Irene Louise Wright, 82, of Washington, died Thursday, December 13, 2012, in Donnell House, Washington.
She was born June 20, 1930, in Flushing, Ohio, a daughter of the late Arthur and Carrie Hughes Morten.
Ms. Wright worked as a custodian at Washington County Courthouse for 15 years and at Washington & Jefferson College for 10 years.
She enjoyed reading and wordsearch puzzles.
Early in life, Ms. Wright was a member of Wright Memorial AME Zion Church. At the time of her death, she attended Friendship Baptist Church and was a member of Order of the Eastern Star.
Surviving are a daughter, Ethel “Tiny” (Jeffrey) Davis of Washington; grandchildren Marcella and David Flannigan, Rachelle Wright, Deidre (Pete) Meredith, William (Amanda) Wright, Sean Wright and Michael Wright; several great-grandchildren; a great-great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a daughter, Carolyn Spencer, and sisters Mary Emma Wright and Ruby Blakey.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. Additional visitation will be held in the funeral home from 10 to 11 a.m., the time of service, Tuesday, December 18, with the Rev. Richard White officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Donnell House, Hospice Care of Washington Hospital, 155 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301.
Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.