Edna Wright was the lead singer of the R&B group Honey Cone who were known for their 1971 hit "Want Ads." She was the sister of popular singer Darlene Love. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
The Honey Cone was my Favorite Group I Still Listen to there's Songs today everyday at work I love them Girls back then when I was little get up start dancing my tell me to sit down we be just dancing I'm said now I thought she still here
April wooten
February 03, 2026
I've always said if I could sing like anybody ever, I would choose Edna Wright. It's a shame Honey Cone only had one #1 hit in the US, because so many of Edna's songs were so wonderful. I'm just an old white lady who probably looks ridiculous singing, "Help! I've been robbed" at the top of my lungs in my car, but I've loved Edna's songs since I first "Stick Up" in the dime store when I was ten years old. I'm so sorry to her friends and family. It's a great loss, but I hope your...
ABC
August 21, 2025 | Other
My favorite songs by her: "Want Ads" (1971) the year I graduated from high school; and "The Day That I Lost You" (1972). One evening I was looking for a song "V.I.P." by Scherrie Payne. What came up was a version of the song by The Honey Cone. I had never heard their version. It was more beautiful than Scherrie's! That's what prompted me to look up Edna Wright. The last time I had seen her was on a video with "Mary, Mary" in 2005. I found out she died in 2020. I was shocked! But I...
Michelle Kirkendall
May 13, 2024 | Chicago, IL
She is a pioneer in the music industry. She had such a beautiful voice. She lives on and is definitely a legacy.
Shun
September 15, 2023
I must have been under a rock for the last 2 years. Today is 8/15/22 and I was looking up information and I was shocked to learn Edna Wright had passed. My heart is broken how I loved her. The soul Tapestry Album I loved. So many great songs the group made. My heart goes out to the family I just don't know how that got by me. I always hope for a reunion with Carolyn & Shelly. God rest your soul Edna a fan 4 ever
Maxine Boatwright
August 14, 2022
Dear Edna, The Song: “Want Ads” Is My Favorite Song By Your Group: “Honey Cone”. I Was So Young When I First Heard That Song. And I Remember All Of The Girls In The Neighborhood Singing It. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH THE LORD.
Earline
February 13, 2022 | Santa Maria, CA | Friend
Our condolences to the Wright family, friends, and fans.
what beautiful songs
Marsh
August 07, 2021 | Erie, PA
In loving memory of a wonderful and beautiful singer, Rest In Power, your fan
Gena Bowser
August 06, 2021 | SC
This native white Detroiter loves soul music..
because of another great voice out there,
all the hits were superb, but THE DAY THAT
I LOST YOU is the one of the greatest ever
sent from heaven,,,God bless & keep this
girl, after all He gave her to us music lovers...
David Finney
June 08, 2021 | ROCHESTER HILLS, MI