Phyllis Wright Obituary
(Albion) Phyllis A. Wright age 76, passed away February 17, 2025 at her home following a long illness. She was born April 19, 1948 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Francis and Althea (Strickland) Donovan and had lived in this area since 1968.
Phyllis enjoyed horse back riding and was a member of the Black North Riders. She also enjoyed sewing, painting, gardening, puzzles and playing softball. Phyllis liked setting up and helping with the Albion Lions Club food booth.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Lloyd; her daughters Coleene Wright, Brenda Conrad; brothers Skip (Carol) Donovan, Al (Grace) Donovan; her sister Sue Prince as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her Celebration of Life will be held Saturday February 22, 2025 at 3:00pm at the Carlton Rec. Hall, 1853 Oak Orchard Rd., Albion NY 14411. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Orleans, 14080 Route 31, Albion NY 14411 or Knights Kaderli Memorial Fund, PO Box 684, Medina NY 14103. Arrangements have been entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Albion.
To Share a memory of Phyllis, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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21 West Avenue, Albion, NY 14411
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