Myra S. Wright

Myra S. Wright, 93, formerly of Valdosta, GA, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday November 4, 2014 at her home. She was born June 13, 1921 in Valdosta, GA to the late John Newton and Sarah (Mathis) Swindell. Mrs. Wright graduated from Florida State College for Women in 1942 where she studied music. She was employed by her Uncle Dr. James H. Keene as a contact lens technician in Miami, FL. Myra and her family moved to Long Island, NY where she was a choir director for Calvary Baptist Church in Bay Shore. She was also a Den Mother when her son was a Cub Scout. Besides being a choir director she played the violin. Myra was involved with Evangelism Explosion. She had given her life to Christ at an early age. She will be remembered as a loving wife and mother and for her witty sense of humor.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband Howard Raymond "Ray" Wright, Jr. whom she married on Oct. 5, 1946 and who passed away on Feb. 27, 2003. Survivors include her son Howard Raymond "Ray" Wright, III of Chestertown, NY.

Relatives and friends may call from 6-8 PM Friday Nov. 7 at Barton-McDermott Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Pine St. Chestertown, NY 12817. Funeral services will be at 11:00 Am Saturday Nov. 8 at Faith Bible Church 15 Foster Flats Rd. Chestertown with Rev. Roger Richards officiating. Memorials may be made to the Faith Bible Church P.O. Box 375 Chestertown, NY 12817 or to the Building Fund at Crossroads Baptist Church 3001 Country Club Dr., Valdosta GA 31602. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Valdosta, GA. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home.


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602