Vernell-Wright-Obituary

Vernell Virginia Wright

Vauxhall, New Jersey

1934 - 2023

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DIED
December 23, 2023
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Vauxhall, New Jersey

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Former Union County Commissioner and Freeholder Vernell Virginia Wright (née Hayes), 89, departed this life peacefully on December 23, 2023. A celebration of her wonderful life will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 9:00 am at the First Baptist Church of Vauxhall, 5 Hilton Avenue,...

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I was just thinking of teachers who made a difference for me and found this. I met you during a Becoming Neighbors meeting at my home and a few years later, you were my Science teacher..... I wasn't a good student but you were a Great teacher. Through the years, I saw you and met your grandson, and then again at a dinner when you were a Freeholder.....btw, you were too good for them..... I will always remember you with fondness and respect...RIP

Family please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. Valerie Ragin

A wonderful and warm spirit. Her light will always glow!

Vernell Wright was my principal when I taught at Central 6 and Central 5 and I have to say that she was one of the most knowledgeable, dedicated & supportive principals I ever knew. Her advice was always sound and thoughtful and she always had my back. If I wanted to do something educationally sound for the students she always tried to make it happen and most times she did. She didn´t always have easy times, but she managed to get through adversities with grace and faith. Vernell was also...

Please accept my sincerest condolences on Vernell's passing. She was a force to be reckoned with, and was respected by all. I'm keeping you all very close in prayer.

To the Family of Vernal let it be known she will be missed especially when I used to park in front of her house and she greeted me with you know that´s my spot I would say can you spare ten minutes and she would smile rip Angel Vernal we love you always from Sis Sheila GR 50

May you all find comfort in the cherished memories shared as a family. Mrs. Wright touched us all! Never to be forgotten, With deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers. Natalie Hayes Barney and Stacey Hayes Johnson

I knew Vernell from a young age. I went through the Union Schools and she encouraged me into a life of volunteerism. I have committed to that practice my whole life! My sympathies to the whole family; some of which I went to school with and a few I taught in my early classroom days at the high school. She will be missed.

Fond memories of a gracious, wonderful lady. It was a pleasure to know and be greeted by her. A special educator who will be remembered for years to come. Diane Martin, a former Union resident of 40 years.