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Edna Wright Obituary

Mrs. Edna Deloris Wright, 72, of Ellijay, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, at her residence.

She was born July 27, 1951, in Lamar County, Barnesville, to the late Dock Young and the late Nell Lockabee Young.

She was a pharmacist tech for Riverside Drugs of Ellijay and was a proud grandmother of eight and one great-granddaughter. She was hardworking and loved fishing in Florida with her family.

She is preceded in death by son, Bobby Anderson; two brothers, John Young and Buck Young; and sister, Helen Sevcheck.

She is survived by loving husband, Bobby Wright; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry (Sheila) Wright; sisters, Barbara Wright, Wilma Holt, Faye Cruse and Glenda Corbin; grandchildren, Thomas "Tommy Toe" (Sonia Meletios) Wright, Matthew Wright, Eric Rogers, Wolve Wright, Allie Wilson, Nichole Rogers, Erica Rogers and Tori Rogers, and great-grandchild, Jolene Logan.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date with inurnment in the Yukon Cemetery.

Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times-Courier from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2024.

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