Jeannine Kelly Wright

Jeannine Kelly Wright obituary, Charlotte, NC

Jeannine Kelly Wright

Jeannine Wright Obituary

Published by Legacy on Jul. 29, 2023.
Jeannine Kelly Wright, 90, of Matthews, NC, died in her home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
She was born to John R. Kelly and Ellen Gertrude McInerny Kelly of Elmira, New York. Jeannine was predeceased by her husband Alan Wright, brothers Jerry Kelly, and Steve Kelly.
After graduation from high school, Jeannine took her first trip to Europe beginning her lifelong love of travel. She was a devoted International Folk Dancer.
She is survived by a son, Eric Wright of Charlotte, NC; two daughters Karen Wright, of Oakland, CA, and Kelly Essenmacher of Commerce, Michigan; and two grandchildren Gary and Hans Essenmacher. She is also survived by a brother John (Skip) Kelly and sister-in-law Bridie Reynolds Kelly; sister-in-law, Alicia Griggs and three brothers-in-law, Eugene Wright, Jerry Wright and Walter Wright, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Loaves and Fishes or Maine Woods Dance Camp.
An Ice Cream Social to Celebrate Jeannine's life will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Lake Pointe Hall at Colonel Francis Beatty Park 4300 Weddington Road, Matthew from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.

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