Mary Joe Wright

Mary Joe Wright obituary, Shelbyville, TN

Mary Joe Wright

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Mar

9

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Grove Hill Cemetery

458 Mt. Eden Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065

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Mar

9

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Grove Hill Cemetery

458 Mt. Eden Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065

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Mary Wright Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shannon Funeral Service - Shelbyville on Mar. 5, 2026.
Mary Joe Wright, 93, of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in Shelbyville.

She was a member of Shelbyville First Christian Church. She had worked as a clerk at Mark J. Scearce Jewelry store, Lawson's Department store and in the jewelry department as Lazarus and Macy's Department stores.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Wright and her son, James Ray Wright.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Grove Hill Cemetery Chapel. Visitation will be after 10:00 A.M. until time of service at the chapel.

Shannon Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

9

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Grove Hill Cemetery

458 Mt. Eden Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

9

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Grove Hill Cemetery

458 Mt. Eden Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.