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Obituary For Elsie Lee Wright
Elsie Lee Wright, 95, of Chatham Heights Road, Martinsville, Virginia departed from this life on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at her residence. She was born October 21, 1929, in Virginia to the late Eckmond McKinley Easley and Ethel Mae Hagwood Easley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J Laumott Wright.
Elsie was a faithful member of Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Bassett, Virginia. She participated in the Gospel Star Choir and the senior choir and served as a trustee of the church. She continued there until she could no longer attend. For the last eight years she became a watch care member of Greater Love Ministries in Martinsville, VA. She graduated from Henry County Training Center and worked at Staney Furniture until her retirement.
Those left behind to cherish her memory include, one son, VonRonstead Wright, Sr.; one daughter, Shirelle Butler both of Martinsville, Virginia; one sister, Evelyn M. Moss of Martinsville, Virginia; one brother, William Maynard Easley of Bassett, Virginia; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A family visitation will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at the C.R.V. Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home in Martinsville, Virginia. Bishop Avery Preston will be the Eulogist. The burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Drive, Martinsville, VA.
A public viewing will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Von, I want to offer my sincerest condolences to you and your Family during your time of loss.
I love being with Mrs Elsie in the senior mill on Wenday!! God is good. I light a candle
I remember watching her exercise in the swimming pool at the YMCA. I came home for a visit and always went to the Y. It was good to see someone I knew. God bless the family. She's in God's house now. Prayers for the family. Mae Price
Sincere condolences to Clarice and family.
Our prayers and condolences are with your family. Norman family
Tyronecand Ubextend our heartfelt condolences to our familyvduring this difficult time..Earth has no sorrow heaven can not heal .
Mr. Von we extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your mother. The Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church Food takeout ministry. Pastor, Eric F. Hairston, Sr.
Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
I've always admired Elsie's strong personality, Prayers for the family.
Our condolences and prayers to the family of Mrs. Elsie Wright. .Peter and Willie Mae Harris
Condolence & prayers to the family
My deepest sympathy and prayers goes out to this wonderful family, may God comfort you all and give you strength. I love you all, and im gonna miss Mama Elsie ❤️ Rita Gamble
Deepest Sympathy, Prayers, and Condolences to the family 🙏 So Sorry for your Loss 💕 and miss you mama Elsie🌹
Sorry for your loss prayers go out to the family
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