Linda Lee Wright

Linda Lee Wright, 75, of Cassopolis, passed away peacefully Friday, April 28, 2023, in the comfort of her family’s presence.

Her life began June 23, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, one of six children born to Margaret “Blondie” Simpson.  She met Richard Allen Wright in 1966 and they were married May 13, 1967, in Penn Friends Church, Cassopolis, Michigan.  After more than fifty-three years of marriage he preceded her in death in 2020.

Throughout Linda’s life, she displayed a servant’s heart and devotion to God and family.  She served in many ways over her lifetime.  It all started in Florida where she was involved in the Job Core, earning her CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) licensure.  She would later apply her licensure at the Cass County Medical Care Facility for fifteen years and in private home care for ten years, caring for the elderly.  Linda made many longtime friends serving in various places.  She was a preschool aide at Winnie the Pooh Nursery School and a volunteer at Helping Hands of Cassopolis for ten years.  She was an active member of Penn Friends Community Church for the past fifty-three years, where she volunteered as a Sunday School teacher, served as janitor, and assisted wherever needed.

Linda enjoyed being with Richard and being a part of the Harley Motorcycle club and traveling with friends.  Her care of the elderly led to her devotedly taking care of her husband, Richard, during his brain cancer in 2020.  

Linda will be greatly missed by family and friends.  She is survived by her three children, Julie (Dan) Ianello of Edwardsburg, Richard “Rich” (Kristi) Wright of Asheville, North Carolina, Chris (Kristy) Wright of Niles; twelve grandchildren, Daniel, Allison, Katie, Zoe, Trenton, Adam, Trevor, Annslee, Noah (Gabrielle) Wright of Granger, Indiana, Eva, Lucas, Jordan; sister, Diana “Jean” (John) Watson; brothers, Frank “Chip” (Kathy) Maturen, Dan (Rosie) Maturen; stepfather, James (Barb) Hahn of Comstock Park; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Cindy Maturen, Terry (Stan) Umin.           

Linda had strength, devotion, and peacefulness until the end of this life on earth.  She knew that this was a going home celebration to be with God. 

God is our refuge and strength.  An ever-present help in trouble.  Psalm 46:1

She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future.  

                                             Proverbs 31:25

Family and friends will gather to celebrate Linda’s life on a date and at a time, to be announced.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Linda may be made to the Kid’s Camp Fund at Penn Friends Community Church, 19107 Quaker Street, Cassopolis, Michigan 49031

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel, Cassopolis. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.

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