Barbara J. Wright, 82, of Deltaville, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
Mrs. Wright was born May 13, 1941, the daughter of the late Frank and Marie Haywood. She was the wife of the late William Franklin Wright.
During her working career, Barbara was a waitress at Taylor’s Restaurant in Deltaville for 37½ years. She was the heart of her family, a devoted sister, a wonderful mother and grandmother and was affectionately known as “Little Nannie” by her grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoyed making silk floral arrangements, jewelry and Christmas decorations. Barbara enjoyed the holidays spent with family and was famous for her candied yams.
Mrs. Wright is survived by her two daughters, Judith M. Wright and Janet W. Seay; grandchildren, Amber Hatton (James) and Haley Anderson (Jackson); great-grandchildren, Kayla, Jacob and Peyton Hatton; sister, Janice Florence; her brothers, Frank and Harry Haywood; and her special “fur baby,” Rosie.
In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her three brothers, Donnie, Larry and Clarence Haywood.
A graveside service is planned for 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 at Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Eddie Harrow Sr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home, Saluda.
The family would like to thank Riverside Hospice for all of their wonderful care during this time. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or the Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad, 17684 General Puller Hwy., Deltaville, VA 23043
Faulkner Funeral Home, Bristow-Faulkner Chapel, Saluda is assisting the family.
