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Keri Wright Obituary

DENVER, N.C. - Keri Lynn Gebert Wright, 41, of Windy Pine Circle, Denver, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Born Sept. 16, 1968, in Kalamazoo, Mich., Keri was a member of Denver Baptist Church and PIO at Denver Fire Department. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Wright of the home; father, Ken Gebert and wife, Betty, Shane and Shannon of California; mother, Penny Perna and husband, Nick, of Maiden; one son, Nathan Wright of the home; one daughter, Gabryel Wright of the home; grandparents, Marion Gebert of California and Dale and Helen Palmer of Florida; one brother, Aric Gebert of Minnesota; and extended family. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Denver Baptist Church in Denver, with the Rev. Joey Denton and Dr. Chris Griggs officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to Keri Wright Scholarship Fund, First Federal Savings & Loan, Denver, N.C. 28037. Visit www.burkemortuary.com to register your condolences. Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Wright family.

Published by Hickory Daily Record on Dec. 25, 2009.
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Tommy,
We were so saddened to hear about Keri. We love you, please let us know if there is anything we can do for you! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paula and Greta Lathem

January 22, 2010

Tom,

I am very saddened by your loss please know my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this difficult time .

Mark Cotton

January 5, 2010

My thoughts&prayer are with your family during this time.
MY GOD BLESS

Ronnie Lindsey

January 3, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with Keri's family during this dificult time

Dale and Nancy Webber

January 3, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Steve Ponder

December 29, 2009

Please know that I will continue to keep your entire family in my prayers as you cope with the loss of Keri. I am sure she is looking down on you & those beautiful children, serving as your personal guardian angel

Amanda Smith

December 28, 2009

Tommy,the members of the Munford Volunteer Fire Department are saddened to hear of the loss of keri. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Chief Ricky Haynes

December 28, 2009

Tom, Nathan, and Gabby,

I am heartbroken for you and your family! You all will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I am blessed and honored to have known Keri and a better person for knowing her. May the memories you have made stay with you always.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Sheila Evans Sieving

Sheila Sieving

December 27, 2009

Very Sorry to hear about Keri.
Larry Kauffman
Civil Air Patrol

December 26, 2009

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