Catherine Wright Kelly, 90 was the 2nd of six children born to the late John Elvin and Ethel Covington Wright on December 23, 1928. Catherine W. Kelly departed this life on Friday, May 31, 2019 at Duke Regional Hospital.
She was educated in the Durham Public School System. Catherine Wright Kelly lived a life of unconditional love she had a heart of gold and a warm, gentle spirit that reached out to all. Her young life was centered with love and admiration for her Mother, siblings and family. She loved life and lived life “just the way she wanted, all her life”. Prior to her illness, Cat loved to have a good time.
On February 6, 1976 she married her late husband Eugene Kelly of Wake County; and they were happily united in marriage for 37 years. Catherine Kelly was an employee of Duke University Medical Center Housekeeping for several years and was also a Union Steward Leader until her retirement on January 4, 1991. She was a strong advocate of “human rights” and always represented those peers whom she served in that capacity.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Otis Wright and Jesse (Joe) Wright; two sisters Lillian E. Alston and Edna (Big) Taylor all from Durham, NC. Who they all enjoyed family gatherings and sitting around talking about the “good ole days”. Although her life was filled with journeys and some health challenges she will always remain in our thoughts, hearts and lives.
Left to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy of love is her one sister, Elma “Nookie” Rogers, of Durham, NC; her children J. Delores Wright, Silver Spring, MD; Johnny Elvin Wright, Joseph Bernard Wright, Alton (Freddie) Wright and Carolyn Wright Bridges (all of Durham, NC). Also to cherish her memory are eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren, and nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be at Holloway Memorial Funeral, 2502 NC Hwy 55, Durham, NC., on Friday, June 7, 2019, at 1:30 pm, visitation from 12:30 to 1:30 pm.
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