### Narrative summary of the obituary: Mrs. Ida Corbitt Wright, 72, died unexpectedly on 8 May 1961 at her home in Suffolk. Born on 4 Jan 1889 in Nansemond County, she was a member of Magnolia Methodist Church. She was survived by five daughters, two sons, a sister, 22 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: A funeral service was conducted on 11 May 1961 at 4 p.m. in I. O. Hill & Co. Funeral Home by Rev. John F. Carroll of Magnolia Methodist Church and Rev. R. E. Brittle of Bethlehem Christian Church. Burial followed in Cedar Hill Cemetery. ### Transcript: Ida Frances Corbitt 4 January 1889 - 8 May 1961 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Ida C. Wright SUFFOLK - Mrs. Ida Corbitt Wright, 72, died unexpectedly Monday at 1:15 p.m. at her home, 3019 Old Norfolk Road. A native of Nansemond County and the widow of George Lemuel Wright and a daughter of James Samuel and Almeda Frances Mitchell Corbitt of Gates County, N.C., she was a member of Magnolia Methodist Church, its Wesley Bible Class and its Women's Society of Christian Service, and of Magnolia Home Demonstration Club. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Daniel Brinkley and Mrs. Lee Brinkley of Cypress Chapel, Mrs. H. E. Owens Sr. of Magnolia, Mrs. Clyde L. Wise of Elkhart, Ind., and Mrs. Marion Jones of Norfolk; two sons, Percy Lemuel Wright of Gainesville, Fla., and George Wellons Wright Silver of Spring, Md.; a sister, Mrs. J. L. Babb of Suffolk; 22 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted in I. O. Hill & Co. Funeral Home Thursday at 4 p.m. by the Rev. John F. Carroll Magnolia Methodist Church and the Rev. R. E. Brittle of Bethlehem Christian Church. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will be at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. E. Owens, 3021 Old Norfolk Road. Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 9 May 1961 Page 12 Obituary for Ida C. Wright -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 4 January 1889 - Nansemond County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 8 May 1961 - Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA] ### Vital Statistics Summary: | **Name** | Mrs. Ida Corbitt Wright | |-------------|------------------------------------------------------| | **Age** | 72 years | | **Birth** | 4 January 1889; Nansemond County, Virginia, USA | | **Death** | 8 May 1961; Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA | ### Table of Relationships: | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------------|------------------------|--------------------| | Ida Corbitt Wright | Decedent | Suffolk | | George Lemuel Wright | Husband (deceased) | Not given | | James Samuel Corbitt | Father | Gates County, N.C. | | Almeda Frances Mitchell Corbitt | Mother | Gates County, N.C. | | Mrs. Daniel Brinkley | Daughter | Cypress Chapel | | Mrs. Lee Brinkley | Daughter | Cypress Chapel | | Mrs. H. E. Owens Sr. | Daughter | Magnolia | | Mrs. Clyde L. Wise | Daughter | Elkhart, Ind. | | Mrs. Marion Jones | Daughter | Norfolk | | Percy Lemuel Wright | Son | Gainesville, Fla. | | George Wellons Wright Silver | Son | Spring, Md. | | Mrs. J. L. Babb | Sister | Suffolk | | Not named individually | 22 Grandchildren | Not given | | Not named individually | 10 Great-grandchildren | Not given | ### Publication Details: | **Newspaper** | The Virginian-Pilot | |---------------------|---------------------| | **Location** | Norfolk, Virginia | | **Date** | 9 May 1961 | | **Page** | 12 | ### Other relevant information: - Mrs. Wright was a member of Magnolia Methodist Church, its Wesley Bible Class, and its Women's Society of Christian Service. - She was also a member of the Magnolia Home Demonstration Club. - The funeral service was conducted by Rev. John F. Carroll of Magnolia Methodist Church and Rev. R. E. Brittle of Bethlehem Christian Church. - The family was to be at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. E. Owens, at 3021 Old Norfolk Road. - Mrs. Wright's home address was 3019 Old Norfolk Road, Suffolk. ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Ida Frances Corbitt Wright, 72, of Suffolk, Virginia, died unexpectedly on 8 May 1961 at her home. She was a native of Nansemond County and a member of Magnolia Methodist Church. Survivors included five daughters, two sons, one sister, 22 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** A funeral service for Ida Frances Corbitt Wright was held on Thursday, 11 May 1961 at 4 p.m. at I. O. Hill & Co. Funeral Home. Burial followed at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suffolk, Virginia. **Transcript** Ida Frances Corbitt 4 JAN 1889 - 8 MAY 1961 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Ida C. Wright SUFFOLK - Mrs. Ida Corbitt Wright, 72, died unexpectedly Monday [8 May 1961] at 1:15 p.m. at her home, 3019 Old Norfolk Road. A native of Nansemond County and the widow of George Lemuel Wright and a daughter of James Samuel and Almeda Frances Mitchell Corbitt of Gates County, N.C., she was a member of Magnolia Methodist Church, its Wesley Bible Class and its Women's Society of Christian Service, and of Magnolia Home Demonstration Club. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Daniel Brinkley and Mrs. Lee Brinkley of Cypress Chapel, Mrs. H. E. Owens Sr. of Magnolia, Mrs. Clyde L. Wise of Elkhart, Ind., and Mrs. Marion Jones of Norfolk; two sons, Percy Lemuel Wright of Gainesville, Fla., and George Wellons Wright Silver of Spring, Md.; a sister, Mrs. J. L. Babb of Suffolk; 22 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted in I. O. Hill & Co. Funeral Home Thursday [11 May 1961] at 4 p.m. by the Rev. John F. Carroll Magnolia Methodist Church and the Rev. R. E. Brittle of Bethlehem Christian Church. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will be at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. E. Owens, 3021 Old Norfolk Road. Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 09 May 1961 Page 12 Obituary for Ida C. Wright -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 4 JAN 1889 - Nansemond County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 8 MAY 1961 - Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA] ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Ida Frances Corbitt Wright | |---------|--------------------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 72 years | | Birth | 4 January 1889; Nansemond County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 8 May 1961; Suffolk, Virginia (at her home, 3019 Old Norfolk Road) | ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |---------------------------------|----------------------|----------------------| | Ida Frances Corbitt Wright | Decedent | Suffolk, Virginia | | George Lemuel Wright | Spouse (deceased) | Unknown | | James Samuel Corbitt | Father | Gates County, N.C. | | Almeda Frances Mitchell Corbitt | Mother | Gates County, N.C. | | Mrs. Daniel Brinkley | Daughter | Cypress Chapel | | Mrs. Lee Brinkley | Daughter | Cypress Chapel | | Mrs. H. E. Owens Sr. | Daughter | Magnolia | | Mrs. Clyde L. Wise | Daughter | Elkhart, Indiana | | Mrs. Marion Jones | Daughter | Norfolk, Virginia | | Percy Lemuel Wright | Son | Gainesville, Florida | | George Wellons Wright Silver | Son | Spring, Maryland | | Mrs. J. L. Babb | Sister | Suffolk, Virginia | ** Publication Details** | Newspaper | The Virginian-Pilot | |---------------------|---------------------| | Publication Date | 9 May 1961 | | Page | 12 | | Location | Norfolk, Virginia | ** Other Relevant Information** - Ida Frances Corbitt Wright was a member of Magnolia Methodist Church, its Wesley Bible Class, and its Women's Society of Christian Service. - She was also a member of the Magnolia Home Demonstration Club. - The funeral service was conducted by Rev. John F. Carroll of Magnolia Methodist Church and Rev. R. E. Brittle of Bethlehem Christian Church. - The family was to be at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. E. Owens, at 3021 Old Norfolk Road. - Ida Frances Corbitt Wright had 22 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.