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Nellie Wright

1934 - 2025

BORN

1934

DIED

2025

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Nelsen Funeral Home - Richmond

4650 South Laburnum Avenue

Richmond, Virginia

Nellie Wright Obituary

Nellie Wright

December 27, 1934 - November 15, 2025

Nellie Wright, 90, of Henrico, passed on November 15, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Sr, and Emily Baker; and her husband, Eddie "Buddy" Wright, Jr. She is survived by her siblings, Jean Wilson, Charlie Baker, Jr., and Pete Baker; and her beloved dog, Penny.

The family will receive friends, Thursday, November 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. A graveside funeral will be held 3 p.m., Friday, November 21, at Washington Memorial Park.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 19, 2025.

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Nov

20

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Nelsen Funeral Home

4650 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231

Nov

21

Service

3:00 p.m.

Washington Memorial Park

6217 Memorial Dr, Sandston, VA 23150

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4650 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231

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