Mildred Ruth Wright

Mildred Ruth Wright obituary, Gaffney, SC

Mildred Ruth Wright

Mildred Wright Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gordon Mortuary - Gaffney on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Gaffney -- Mildred Ruth Estes Wright, 85, passed away on Monday, March 24th, 2025, at the Brookview Nursing Home.
Born in Gaffney, she was the wife of David Wright and the daughter of the late James and Bertha Brown Estes. She previously worked as a graphic designer and loved to cook, sew and spend time with her family.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, David T. Wright (Faith) of Irmo and Mickey T. Wright of Gaffney; four grandchildren: Caelan T. Wright, Dana Wright, Emily Wright, and Tiffany Anderson; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and several siblings.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, from 11:00am - 12:00pm at Gordon Mortuary of Gaffney. A funeral service will immediately follow at noon in the Gordon Mortuary of Gaffney Chapel. Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery.
The family will be at their respective homes.
The Book of Memories is available at www.gordonmortuary.com.
The Gaffney location of Gordon Mortuary is serving the Wright family. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Mildred, please visit our Tree Store.

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