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Submitted: 11/25/22 • Approved: 11/25/22 • Last Updated: 11/28/22 • R1459471-G1459359-S3
July 31, 1932 - October 3, 2022
*Obituary
Wasson Funeral Home
Siloam Springs, Arkansas
On October 3, 2022, Bernice Ofelia Wright, a beloved wife and mother, passed away. She was 90 years old. Born to Ernie and Verna Dixon in Scranton, Arkansas. Bernice met Lindell Wright in Paris, Arkansas. They were married for 74 years.
She is survived by husband Lindell Wright, three daughters and a son; Lynn Townsend also of Siloam Springs, Mona and her husband Joe Harris of Rogers, Arkansas, Diane Lau of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and David Wright and his wife Melene, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Grandchildren include Sid Townsend Jr. and his wife Regina of Munich, Germany. Rachel Townsend and partner Jeremey Adams of Little Rock, Arkansas. George and wife Jana Harris and their children Dawson and Lucy of Rogers, Arkansas. Johnathan Harris, of Cave Springs, Arkansas. James Harris and wife Amy Harris and their children Drew, Ellie, and Timmy Harris, of Rogers, Arkansas. Emily, Sophia, Heidi, and Amanda Lau of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Luke and wife Victoria Lau of Stillwater, Oklahoma. Josh Wright and his children, Tessa and Jacob of Texas. Amy Sholtess and husband Bryan and their children Samuel and Karly of Oklahoma City.
Bernice enjoyed cooking and spending time with family at her home. Miss Bernice was the Head Nutritionist at Siloam Springs High School for 46 years. She was a resident of Siloam Springs, Arkansas for sixty years.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Siloam Springs. Jay Foley will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who are able, make a donation to the SSHS Scholarship Fund in Memory of Bernice Wright at 700 N. Progress Avenue, Siloam Springs, AR 72761. Tax deductible receipts are available upon request. The scholarship will be given to a deserving student with an interest in pursuing a vocational education. To sign the online guestbook, please visit: www.wassonfuneralhome.com
Contributed on 11/25/22 by judyfrog
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