She was the 3rd oldest of her 11 siblings and the eldest living one. She was born October 26, 1930, in White Oak Sinks.
Sue became interested in healthcare as a young girl after hearing the stories of how her grandmother, Lurana Shields Ledbetter helped women in the Cove give birth. She was a registered nurse for close to 50 years and loved caring for people. Her passion was helping babies into this world. Her hobbies included sewing, crocheting and quilting. She loved her family and was a wonderful mother to her children and faithful and loving wife.
Preceded in death by her husband, David K. Wright; parents, Charlie and Susie Clabough; sister, Ann Brickey; brothers, James and Carl Clabough; granddaughter, Rebekah Wright.
Survivors include her sons, David Wright (Song) and Charles E. Wright (Deborah); daughters, Jacqueline Flanagin (Roger) and Jennifer Wright; seven grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; two brothers and four sisters.
Friends may call at their convenience Monday, September 20, 2021, from 9:00 am until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends will assemble at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2021at Grandview Cemetery Pavilion.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, TN. 983-1000
She was the 3rd oldest of her 11 siblings and the eldest living one. She was born October 26, 1930, in White Oak Sinks.
Sue became interested in healthcare as a young girl after hearing the stories of how her grandmother, Lurana Shields Ledbetter helped women in the Cove give birth. She was a registered nurse for close to 50 years and loved caring for people. Her passion was helping babies into this world. Her hobbies included sewing, crocheting and quilting. She loved her family and was a wonderful mother to her children and faithful and loving wife.
Preceded in death by her husband, David K. Wright; parents, Charlie and Susie Clabough; sister, Ann Brickey; brothers, James and Carl Clabough; granddaughter, Rebekah Wright.
Survivors include her sons, David Wright (Song) and Charles E. Wright (Deborah); daughters, Jacqueline Flanagin (Roger) and Jennifer Wright; seven grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; two brothers and four sisters.
Friends may call at their convenience Monday, September 20, 2021, from 9:00 am until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends will assemble at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2021at Grandview Cemetery Pavilion.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, TN. 983-1000
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