Judith Wright

Judith (Judie) Karen Teel Wright, 85, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024 in Dallas Georgia.

Judie was born on November 26, 1938 in East Saint Louis, Illinois. She grew up in Nashville, Illinois with her parents, Catherine and James Teel and her younger sister Pam (Sutton). At age 18 her family moved to Long Beach, California in 1956. 

Judie met Charles (Chuck) Leland Wright Jr. on a blind date initially set up for her sister. As luck would have it, it was true love, and they were married in the Methodist Church on June 28, 1958. Judie became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints soon after and was sealed to Chuck for time and all eternity in the Los Angeles Temple on September 21st, 1968. Judie and Chuck had two sons, Paul Lee Wright and Kenneth Edward Wright, who then went on to give them 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.

Judie earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees along with her teaching credentials. She taught 1st and 2nd grade in California to children who were just learning English. She taught in Spanish while also teaching them the English language and absolutely loved what she did.

After retiring, Judie and Chuck moved to Cedar City, Utah where Judie became an avid quilter. She had a passion for sewing and made beautiful quilts for every grandchild and many other friends and family. Judie was a sweet and gentle soul who loved her family dearly. She cared for many pets and had a passion for little dachshunds including Cookie and Chili Pepper Wright. 

A few years before Chuck passed away, they moved to Dallas, Georgia to live with her son Ken and his family.

Judie is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles Wright, son Paul Wright, her sister Pam Sutton, and great-grandson Nathan Brinkerhoff. She is survived by her son Kenneth Wright and his wife Judy Wright. Her grandchildren include: Jeff Tow (Shannon), Erin Brinkerhoff (Matt), Brent, Rebecca See (Brad), Lindsay, Tobi Gurr, Garrett (Felecia), Taura Wright Ameen (Muazzam), Brittan (Breianna), Morgan (Kathi), Levi (Megan), Jaycen Bassett (Angela) Her great grandchildren are: Madison Tow, Clayton Tow, Charlie Tow, Daniel Brinkerhoff, Logan Brinkerhoff, Victoria Brinkerhoff, Nathan Brinkerhoff, Andrew Brinkerhoff, Kyla Wright, Brooklyn See, Blake See, Jayce Pryor, Amayah Ameen, Chelsea Millsap, Bryant Inman, Avery Wright, Asher Wright, Vanessa Bassett Worrilow (Christian), and Alex Bassett. Her one great-great grandchild is Autum Janice Worrilow

A viewing is being held Tuesday August 27th 8:30am-11:30am at Forest Lawn Cypress CA followed by a graveside service: 12:30pm where she will be laid to rest with her beloved husband Charles.