Lou Ward Wright Obituary Lou Ann Ward Wright November 9, 1953 － December 16, 2023 Franklin － Lou Ann Ward Wright, 70, passed away December 16, 2023 in Sentara Obici Hospital. She was born on November 9, 1953 in Portsmouth, VA to John Norfleet Ward Jr. and Ellen Kathleen Moore Ward. Lou Ann worked with her family at Franklin Truck and Trailer Service, Inc. She loved to work in her yard and loved flowers, flamingos, hummingbirds, dancing, and traveling. The beach was her favorite place. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, David Edgar Wright, Jr.; her children, Michelle Paschall and Walter J. Paschall III (Shannon); David‚Äôs children, Keith Wright (Kira), Kevin Wright (Sarah), and Steve Wright (Lisa); her mother, Ellen Moore Ellis; two brothers, Al Ward and John Ward (Bettie); two sisters, Renae Powers (Dennis) and Lisa Williams; five grandchildren, Aiden, Bailey, and Abi Paschall and Allie and Ethan Holdren; David‚Äôs grandchildren, Dustin Wright, Morgan Jones, Sadie, Henry, Sally, Samantha, and Sarah Wright; David‚Äôs great grandchildren, Emmie and Ellie; special nieces and nephews, Chrissy Fowler, Wesley and Lauren Fowler, Dustin and Bella Powers, Daniel Powers, Carter, Hadleigh, Mallory, Jacob, Jackson, and Landon Fowler, Alex Williams (Amanda), Aaron Williams, and Tucker Williams; sister-in-law, Linda Eure; and her "baby boy" Yorkie, Sheldon. A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM Thursday, December 21, 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Hoyle Green officiating. Burial will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8PM Wednesday in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Make a Wish America, Gift Processing, 1702 East High Avenue, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Dec. 19, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/lou-ann-wright 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/lou-ward-wright-obituary?id=53875643 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Lou Ann Ward Wright, 70, passed away on 16 December 2023. Born on 9 November 1953 in Portsmouth, VA, she worked at Franklin Truck and Trailer Service, Inc. She loved gardening, flowers, flamingos, hummingbirds, dancing, and traveling, especially to the beach. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service was held at 11 AM on 21 December 2023 in Wright Funeral Home, with Rev. Hoyle Green officiating. Burial followed in Southampton Memorial Park. The family received friends from 6 to 8 PM on 20 December 2023 in the funeral home. ### The Edited Obituary Lou Ward Wright Obituary Lou Ann Ward Wright November 9, 1953 December 16, 2023 Franklin Lou Ann Ward Wright, 70, passed away 16 December 2023 in Sentara Obici Hospital. She was born on 9 November 1953 in Portsmouth, VA to John Norfleet Ward Jr. and Ellen Kathleen Moore Ward. Lou Ann worked with her family at Franklin Truck and Trailer Service, Inc. She loved to work in her yard and loved flowers, flamingos, hummingbirds, dancing, and traveling. The beach was her favorite place. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, David Edgar Wright, Jr.; her children, Michelle Paschall and Walter J. Paschall III (Shannon); David's children, Keith Wright (Kira), Kevin Wright (Sarah), and Steve Wright (Lisa); her mother, Ellen Moore Ellis; two brothers, Al Ward and John Ward (Bettie); two sisters, Renae Powers (Dennis) and Lisa Williams; five grandchildren, Aiden, Bailey, and Abi Paschall and Allie and Ethan Holdren; David's grandchildren, Dustin Wright, Morgan Jones, Sadie, Henry, Sally, Samantha, and Sarah Wright; David's great grandchildren, Emmie and Ellie; special nieces and nephews, Chrissy Fowler, Wesley and Lauren Fowler, Dustin and Bella Powers, Daniel Powers, Carter, Hadleigh, Mallory, Jacob, Jackson, and Landon Fowler, Alex Williams (Amanda), Aaron Williams, and Tucker Williams; sister in law, Linda Eure; and her "baby boy" Yorkie, Sheldon. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Thursday, 21 December 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Hoyle Green officiating. Burial will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Make a Wish America, Gift Processing, 1702 East High Avenue, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Lou Ann Ward Wright | |---------|------------------------------------------| | Age | 70 | | Birth | 9 November 1953; Portsmouth, VA | | Death | 16 December 2023; Sentara Obici Hospital | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------| | Lou Ann Ward Wright | Decedent | Franklin | | David Edgar Wright, Jr. | Spouse | Unknown | | John Norfleet Ward Jr. | Parent | Unknown | | Ellen Kathleen Moore Ward | Parent | Unknown | | Michelle Paschall | Child | Unknown | | Walter J. Paschall III | Child | Unknown | | Keith Wright | Stepchild | Unknown | | Kevin Wright | Stepchild | Unknown | | Steve Wright | Stepchild | Unknown | | Ellen Moore Ellis | Mother | Unknown | | Al Ward | Sibling | Unknown | | John Ward | Sibling | Unknown | | Renae Powers | Sibling | Unknown | | Lisa Williams | Sibling | Unknown | | Linda Eure | Sister-in-law | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Lou Ann worked with her family at Franklin Truck and Trailer Service, Inc. 2. She loved to work in her yard. 3. She loved flowers, flamingos, and hummingbirds. 4. She enjoyed dancing and traveling. 5. The beach was her favorite place. 6. She had a "baby boy" Yorkie named Sheldon. 7. The family suggested memorial donations be made to Make a Wish America, Gift Processing, 1702 East High Avenue, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016.