Lou Ella Wright, known by most as Lucy and by those who loved her most as Nana, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Lucy was born on August 28, 1941 in Y-City, Arkansas. She was married to the love of her life, Don Wright, on June 17, 1959. They shared 65 wonderful years together. She lived a life rich in love, laughter, and hard work, believing wholeheartedly that her greatest treasure was the bond she shared with her family.
Born and raised as a spirited tomboy, Lucy embraced the outdoors with an infectious enthusiasm. From climbing trees to exploring fields, she was always happiest when outside. This love for nature carried into her adult and later years. When anyone came to visit, they would find her on the front porch watching her squirrels, hummingbirds, and flowers.
Lucy loved farming. From her love for her cows and chickens to gardening, she kept herself busy with farm life. Summers were a testament to her tomboy, nature-loving personality, as she often roamed barefoot. A cherished tradition she passed down to her grandchildren was the hunt for the first purple and white spring flowers, lovingly dubbed “barefoot flowers,” which signaled that shoes could be left behind until fall.
Lucy’s life was centered around God and family. She put Jesus first; she was a praying mother and nana and a light for the Lord. She was a member of Boles Southern Baptist Church in Boles, Arkansas. There wasn’t a day that passed when Lucy wasn’t studying her Word and praying for her family.
Lucy is preceded in death by her father and mother, Charles (Speck) and Lessie Slagle; her mother-in-law, Eunice Ledgerwood; her brother Bob Slagle; and her grandchildren, Aaron and Lisa.
Lucy is survived by her husband, Don Wright; her three children and their spouses, Steve and wife Sherri, Donna Duncan and husband Eugene, and Chuck Wright and wife Becky; her grandchildren, Chris Wright and Candace, Amy Slater and Keith, Travis Bottoms, and Tyler Wright; her great-grandchildren, Tristian, Pierse, Atticus, Olivia, and Remington; her sister, Treva Harberson and Tommy; her brother, Bill Slagle and Pat; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
As the family’s matriarch, Lucy nurtured and cared for everyone around her, always ready with a warm meal or a listening ear. Her strength, kindness, and unwavering support will leave an indelible mark on all who knew her.
In honor of Lucy’s memory, a celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 on October 15, 2024, at her beloved church, Boles Southern Baptist. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to Boles Southern Baptist, to Chant Cemetery, or of Gideon Bibles in her memory.
