Helen Neighbors Wright
November 16, 1931 ~ January 17, 2017
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Ruby Helen Neighbors Wright, 85, of Asheville, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at her residence.
Born in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Reuben J. and Ruby Powell Neighbors. She worked as an RN for the state of NC. Helen loved her church family at East Asheville UMC where she was an active member. She was devoted to her late husband, Carroll Wright, and to her children and grandchildren who she loved supporting in all their endeavors.
Survivors include three sons, David Wright (Beverly) and Mark Wright (Pam) of Asheville and Dan Wright (Rhonda) of Simpsonsville, SC; six grandchildren; and a brother, Louie Neighbors of Dallas, TX.
The funeral service will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road. Rev. Kerry Purselle will officiate and burial will follow in the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
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Our prayers are with all the Wright family. Helen and Carrol were great neighbors and wonderful friends. Great memoies!
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve known your Mom and Dad for so long. So proud to know them…wonderful people and both will be missed. Prayers and much love to all of you.
David I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. Always remember God doesn’t pull more on a person than they can handle.
So sorry to read about Helen. I knew her a long time when my Brother Wayne & hazel lived beside Carrol & Helen. She was a sweet lady. She will be missed. Prayers for the family.
Mark, Danny & David and family. I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mother. Please know that I am thinking of you all at this time and prayers are being said for you to be strong as you go thru the next few days.
Love,
Judy Goforth
I’m so sorry David. she’s beautiful. prayers for you and your family
So sorry for your loss. I’m praying for your family.
David I’m praying for your family during this difficult time.
David, Mark, and Danny – So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing this week. I’ll keep all of you and your families in my prayers. May God grant you peace and comfort in this time of loss. I really enjoyed your parents and remember many a ball game watching you play while talking to your folks. Those are special memories.
David and family,
So sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for you all
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May each of you feel the love and support of the Lord’s arms around you.
David:
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. Please know you and your family are in my prayers. I hope all goes well in the coming days.
David, Mark, and Danny, I am so sorry for your loss of your mom. Your mom and dad was so proud of you guys and love you like Godly parents should. I am praying for comfort for you and your families.