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Frank Wright Obituary

Frank S. Wright CHESAPEAKE - Frank Sanford Wright, 88, passed away Dec. 23, 2010 at his home. He retired from the Norfolk Naval Supply Center. Mr. Wright served our country proudly in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 67 years, Audrey Wright; two daughters, Linda Etheridge and husband Buster, Betty "Peachie" Bilenky and husband Stephen; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters; and one brother. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Harvest Assembly 525 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.kellumfuneralhome. com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Jan. 1 to Jan. 2, 2011.

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Martha Wells

January 6, 2011

Dearest Aunt Audrey, Linda and Peachie,
What sweet memories we have of all of you. Even though we cannot be near you at this so very sad time, you all on in our prayers and thoughts. We love you all.
Sue, Martha and Larry

Duke & Betty Brantley

January 4, 2011

Audrey,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will surely miss Frank at Harvest Assembly! You and Frank always made our day when you came into the church. Frank's smile, and yours, always made the day better and brighter. The two of you will always be an inspiration of what growing older together gracefully means to all of us that had the priviledge of seeing and knowing Frank and you. We already miss seeing you both on Sunday mornings, and hope to see you and your daughter soon. We know Frank is in a better place and we will join him someday, but in the mean time, we have his memory to keep us pressing on until we see his smiling face again. God Bless you all.

Duke and Betty, Ushers, Harvest Assembly.

Bridget Richard (Shelton)

January 3, 2011

Mrs. Wright,

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and just wanted to drop a line to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please know that I am thinking of you and pray that your heart will find peace and comfort as you reflect on your wonderful memories of him.

You and your family are in my prayers.

With Love,

Gail Zimmerman

January 3, 2011

Linda my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I truly am sorry and if there is anything you need Linda I am there. I love you and miss you. Gail Zimmerman ( Virginia Beach, VA)

January 1, 2011

Dear Linda:

May your faith in God give you strength over sadness and continuing endurance over your pain during such a difficult period. You are a sweet soul. Please let me know if I can do anything for you and your family.

Sincerely,

Phil Kellam

Liz and Dan Shelton,Jr.

January 1, 2011

To Mrs.Wright,Linda and Peachie
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.You have lost a wonderful and kind husband and father.My heart goes out to each of you. I will miss his kind words and smile. I love you Mrs. Wright.

December 31, 2010

To Audrey and Family,

We have been blessed and privileged to be Sanford's sisters. He was an honest, kind, gentle and caring brother. He earned the respect of all who knew him. His devotion and great love for you, Linda, Peachie and their families were an inspiration to all of us. Even though we have not been able to visit often in recent years because of aging, we love him dearly and will miss him very much, especially the annual birthday telephone calls to catch up on family news. Our love and fond memories will be everlasting. Our love to all of you.

Bernice, Anna (Tot) and Barbara

Tammy Carlson

December 30, 2010

We will truly miss a wonderful man and neighbor. Andrew lit a candle at Christmas Eve mass for Mr. Frank. Please let us know if we can do anything for you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Paul, Tammy, & Andrew Carlson

Dana Israel McKinzie

December 30, 2010

Mrs. Wright, Peachie, and Linda,
May God's grace, mercy and strength be with you during this very sad time. I love you and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dana Israel Mckinzie and Jimmy Israel

Tim and Debbie

December 30, 2010

Aunt Audrey and family, please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Sanford was a wonderful man, who's smile could light up the room. I remember him sharing stories of Linda, Peachie and the children with such delight you could see the love shining in his eyes. May God's grace and love give you the strength to get through this most sorrowful time.
God Bless, Tim, Debbie and family

Jimmy Gibson

December 30, 2010

To Audrey and Family,
Please know we wre praying and thinking of all of you. We know all the
love you share will get you through this
What a wonderful time we had visiting you. We've never felt so much at home so far from home.
Lovingly,
Jimmy and Judy

barbie palinski/gibson

December 30, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Jimmy Gibson

December 30, 2010

To Audrey and Family,
Please knonw we are thinking and praying for all of you with the knowledge that the love you all share will get you through this.
What a wonderful time we had visiting you. We've never felt so much at home so far away from home.
We love you.

Jimmy and Judy

Jimmy Gibson

December 30, 2010

To Audrey and family,

We love you and know you will all get through this with all the beautiful memories you've shared through the years.

What a wonderful time we had visiting you...we've never felt so much at home. The love you shared shined on all of us.
Lovingly,
Jimmy and Judy

Tracy Gibson

December 30, 2010

Uncle Sanford will be sadly missed but always near to our hearts. He was a wonderful loving person. God bless~ Joe, Tracy Gibson and Family

Karen Gibson-Burdue

December 29, 2010

When you miss Sanford,
I'm with you in spirit,
wondering how you feel,
hoping you’re coping,
and getting a little better each day.

You're in my thoughts,
and sending you sympathy, affection,
and strength to carry on knowing you are loved very much.
Here's to the nicest Uncle, with a beaming smile and a gentleness that can't be beat.

Sandra Thaxton

December 29, 2010

My Uncle Sanford was a wonderful, warm loving person, with a smile from the heart. I will miss talking to him, even if it was only once in a while. We liked to talk about NASCAR - we did not see eye-to-eye on drivers!

I loved to listen to Uncle Sanford and Aunt Audrey talk to each other - softness and kindness in their voices.

I am honored to say he was my Uncle.

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