Elizabeth Johnston Wright

WRIGHT, Elizabeth Johnston 102, of St. Petersburg, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, and entered into eternal life on Monday, July 23, 2012. Born in Monroe, LA, she and her husband, Claude Bernard Wright, M.D. moved here in 1932 when he became the first City Physician. She graduated from Sophie Newcomb College, Tulane University. She was a founding member and early President of St. Anthony's Auxiliary, and member of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, The Stuart Society, The Museum of Fine Arts, The Carreneo Club, D.A.R., and The Cathedral Church of St. Peter and its choirs. Betty was a devoted Christian, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A friend to many, she will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents, John Bishop Johnston and Julia Elizabeth Johnston (nee Barns). She is survived by her children, Donald Howard Wright (Barbara) and Nancy Wright Thomas (Thomas); grandchildren, Cathy, Bill, Lacey and Clay; great-grandchildren Cathy Ann, Elizabeth, Will, and Christopher. Services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, Aug. 4th, at The Cathedral Church of St. Peter, 140 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, where donations in Betty's name would be welcomed. Visit the family's personalized online Guestbook at www.AndersonMcQueen.com