Dorothy Grace (Posey) Wright, age 94, of New Rockford, ND, formerly of Grace City, ND, died Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, ND.
Dorothy was born on October 31, 1921 to Dave and Georgina (Neveland) Posey near Grace City. She was raised and attended school in Grace City, graduating in 1939. Dorothy then received a teaching certificate from Minot and following school dedicated her life to education. On May 9, 1946, Dorothy was united in marriage to Dwight Wright at her parent’s farm. Dorothy and Dwight farmed and raised a family in the Grace City area.
Dorothy was of Lutheran faith. She was active in homemakers, church group, 4-H, and the school board. Dorothy enjoyed her family, sewing, quilting, and spending the winters in Arizona.
Dorothy is survived her children, Dana (Pete Lies), Leon (Delores), Melva and a not formally adopted daughter, Judy (Bob) Heideman; grandchildren, David Parkman, Lester Wright, Tesla Wright, Sara Parkman, Jill Wright, and Anna Jarschke; step-granddaughter, Jenna Bailey; great-grandson, Weston Wright; and sister, Arlene Brandt.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Wright, her brother, Gene Posey, and two sisters, Alice Scanson and Erma Scanson.
Her Visitation will be Friday, July 15, 2016, 9AM – 5PM, at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington.
Her Funeral Service will be Saturday, July 16, 2016, at 10:00AM at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington.
Her Burial will be at the Grace City Cemetery.
Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, ND.
On-line condolences may be sent at www.EvansFuneralHomeND.com.