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Freda Wright Obituary

Freda K. Wright, 86, of Hardy, peacefully passed into heaven on Sunday, June 17, 2012, at Runk & Pratt Senior Living Community where she had been a resident for 2 years. Preceding her in passing is her daughter, Gloria Jean Wright, and two sons, Randy and Eric Wright. Also preceding her is beloved husband of 52 years, Joe Cecil Wright, who taught Sunday school for many years at White Rock Baptist Church. Surviving members of her family include daughter, Janet Helmandollar; and granddaughter, Chinah Helmandollar Jewell and her husband, Brad Jewell, all of whom she loved very much. Also surviving are nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Tim, Colleen, Ed, and the staff and volunteers of Runk & Pratt for helping Freda be comfortable and happy. The highlight of her days was visiting with her daughter and granddaughter daily and seeing the dogs at pet therapy. She was a loving mother and grandmother, who will be remembered for her calm nature, loving attitude, Christian lifestyle, and witty sense of humor.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to Good Samaritan Hospice at 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018 (Memo line 'In Memory of Freda Wright'), or at www.goodsamhospice.com.
A graveside service will take place at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com.

Published by Roanoke Times on Jun. 19, 2012.

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June 20, 2012

Prayers to the family left to miss sweet, sweet Freda!! She IS with the LORD now, smiling from ear to ear. It was an absolute pleasure to get to get to know her while volunteering at R&P. We will miss her dearly!
Love, Lori Sheffield & Brenda Gardner

June 20, 2012

Janet, Chinah and Brad, we are thankful for the time that we spent with Joe and Freda many years ago as a young couple. They both invested so much of their time mentoring us,and their strong Christian faith and witness will always impact our lives. We know the loss is painful but we also KNOW that they both are spending eternity with the LORD. God bless.

Gail & Linda Simmers
Salem VA

Linda Taylor

June 20, 2012

Jan, You and China are in my thoughts and prayers. God will hold you up in time of need. Love to you both.

Michael Milton

June 19, 2012

My Aunt Freda Was One Of The Kindest,Gentlest.Most Resilent People That I Have Known In My Entire Life !!
She's With GOD Now,Exactly Where She's
Supposed To Be !! Janet And Chyna,,May GOD Bless Richly In Your Time Of Need !!! Love Always,,
Mike !!!!!

Betty Wimmer

June 19, 2012

Chinah, I am sorry to hear about your grandmother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If I can help you in any way, please let me know. Love you.

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