Carolyn Wright

Carolyn Jean Wright, 72, of Scott City died Thursday, March 24, 2011, at Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Mo.

She was born Dec. 8, 1938, in Benton, Mo., to Harold and Jueldeen Palmer Livingston. She and Gary Jerriett Wright were married Nov. 20, 1954, in Benton. He preceded her in death April 2, 1993.

Survivors include two sons, Alan and Cleo Wright of Commerce, Mo.; a daughter, Vicki Carroll of Commerce; two sisters, Sharon Swinford and Joyce Livingston of Scott City; a brother, Lee Livingston of St. Louis; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Wright, and a daughter, Saundra Wright.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the chapel, with the Rev. David Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery in Commerce.