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Mary Frances Wright
Mary Frances Wright, 97, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at home. She was born in Saratoga Springs, NY on April 12, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Wiley Toxey Leary and Frances Nichols Leary. Mary was predeceased by her husband, William Earl Wright in 2016.
Mary is survived by her three children; sons, Richard “Ric” William Wright and wife Peggy, William Earl “Bill” Wright, Jr.; and daughter, MarySue Wright-Baker and husband Wayne; grandchildren, Amy May, Grant Wright (Hollie), Kristin Fearon (Chet) and Livia Pippen (Aaron); great-grandchildren, Katelynn May, Emily Bailey (Chris), Avery, Ethan and Liam Fearon, Keely and Layna Pippen and Luke Helms; and great great-grandchildren, Logan and Leela Lane, and Oliver Bailey. She is also survived by her brother, Jack Leary (Mary).
A graveside service will be held Sunday, April 26 at 2:00pm at the Wright Family Cemetery in Jarvisburg, officiated by Rev. David Wallace. Please share expressions of sympathy with the family at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.
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Ms. Mary was such a treasure for me. She loved to talk books, history, family and birds with me. I am so glad God put her in my life. May you all find comfort and peace in her wonderful, well-lived life.
I am so sorry for your loss
Clei M. Hill Visiting Angel Care Giver With deep love in remembrance of Mary Wright , sending condolences to family, friends and acquaintances. She will always be remembered and held deep in our hearts. I am so thankful that Mary was apart of my life. Rest peacefully in Gods arms.
I loved going to see her just before lunchtime. We talked a lot and discovered we had much in common. 🥲💝
To Rick, Bill, and MarySue, So sorry for the loss of your mom. Will keep your families in our prayers. God bless. Susie & Charlie Palmer
My condolences to your family during this hard time.
Gonna miss Mary. Delivered meals on wheels to her. We would have good talks about the birds and butterflies. Talked about nature. She said'You and me are on the same page about these things'
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. I thought about her often as I passed her house and enjoyed all her blooming azaleas. Prayers of comfort for all the family.
Mother and I are so sorry to hear of Mrs Mary Leary's passing. Mrs. Mary and Momma shared the same birthday and a great friendship thorough the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
I’m so sorry. Condolences to the family.
Our prayers and love are going out to you. I know that the Holy Spiritt will comfort you. We know how precious you Mom was to you and share your loss. Always remember the friendship we share and that we are here if anything is needed. Much love, Rodney and Wayne Sawyer
With loving thoughts and prayers for our family
Miss Mary was one of a kind and a wonderful lady. I will miss her. I enjoyed bringing her meals and always having a little chat. I always wished her a good day and she told me it's what you make of it. Rest n peace
Was sorry to hear about "Miss" Mary's passing. When i had my son 39 yrs ago she was post master at the Coinjock post office,she went and hung balloons at the end of my driveway. She was always so kind to me. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers for the family.
I met Mary whist delivering meals on wheels about 8 years ago. I was so lucky to get to know Mary and we had many great conversations. She is a very special and unique lady. I will miss our talks very much. Rest in peace Mary, you are loved by many.
Sorry to hear of Mary's death. She and her husband were so nice. Condolences to her family.
I had the wonderful pleasure of working with Mrs. Mary at Coinjock post office so many years ago and am blessed by learning so many life lessons from her as well. She was a great woman and a joy to be around. Praying for all of you.
Uncle Jack posted this on Facebook that is so sad. We all have fond memories of coming and going to the beach, playing at Aunt Mary’s house with my cousins. Deepest sympathies.
I had the pleasure of delivering meals to Mary. I so enjoyed my talks and Currituck County lessons. She also had such a quick wit and sense of humor. She will be greatly missed.
I delivered meals to Mary and Richard before his passing. Mary was always interested in my travels and my reading. She remained metally sharp for as long as I knew her. I am deeply sorry to learn of her passing but I know she had a long and happy life.
To our family. Thinking of you and praying for peace in your hearts at the loss of your mother. Our heartfelt thoughts, Lynne and Bill.


Ms. Mary was such a treasure for me. She loved to talk books, history, family and birds with me. I am so glad God put her in my life. May you all find comfort and peace in her wonderful, well-lived life.
I am so sorry for your loss
Clei M. Hill Visiting Angel Care Giver
With deep love in remembrance of Mary Wright , sending condolences to family, friends and acquaintances. She will always be remembered and held deep in our hearts. I am so thankful that Mary was apart of my life. Rest peacefully in Gods arms.
I loved going to see her just before lunchtime. We talked a lot and discovered we had much in common.
🥲💝
To Rick, Bill, and MarySue,
So sorry for the loss of your mom. Will keep your families in our prayers. God bless.
Susie & Charlie Palmer
My condolences to your family during this hard time.
Gonna miss Mary. Delivered meals on wheels to her. We would have good talks about the birds and butterflies. Talked about nature. She said’You and me are on the same page about these things’
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. I thought about her often as I passed her house and enjoyed all her blooming azaleas. Prayers of comfort for all the family.
Mother and I are so sorry to hear of Mrs Mary Leary’s passing. Mrs. Mary and Momma shared the same birthday and a great friendship thorough the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
I’m so sorry. Condolences to the family.
Our prayers and love are going out to you. I know that the Holy Spiritt will comfort you. We know how precious you Mom was to you and share your loss. Always remember the friendship we share and that we are here if anything is needed.
Much love,
Rodney and Wayne Sawyer
With loving thoughts and prayers for our family
Miss Mary was one of a kind and a wonderful lady. I will miss her. I enjoyed bringing her meals and always having a little chat. I always wished her a good day and she told me it’s what you make of it. Rest n peace
Was sorry to hear about “Miss” Mary’s passing. When i had my son 39 yrs ago she was post master at the Coinjock post office,she went and hung balloons at the end of my driveway. She was always so
kind to me. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers for the family.
I met Mary whist delivering meals on wheels about 8 years ago. I was so lucky to get to know Mary and we had many great conversations. She is a very special and unique lady. I will miss our talks very much. Rest in peace Mary, you are loved by many.
Sorry to hear of Mary’s death. She and her husband were so nice. Condolences to her family.
I had the wonderful pleasure of working with Mrs. Mary at Coinjock post office so many years ago and am blessed by learning so many life lessons from her as well. She was a great woman and a joy to be around. Praying for all of you.
Uncle Jack posted this on Facebook that is so sad. We all have fond memories of coming and going to the beach, playing at Aunt Mary’s house with my cousins. Deepest sympathies.
I had the pleasure of delivering meals to Mary. I so enjoyed my talks and Currituck County lessons. She also had such a quick wit and sense of humor. She will be greatly missed.
I delivered meals to Mary and Richard before his passing. Mary was always interested in my travels and my reading. She remained metally sharp for as long as I knew her. I am deeply sorry to learn of her passing but I know she had a long and happy life.
To our family. Thinking of you and praying for peace in your hearts at the loss of your mother.
Our heartfelt thoughts, Lynne and Bill.