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Ellen Wright
Posted 1/25/16
MARDELA SPRINGS - Ellen Leonard Dougherty Wright, 83, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Mardela Springs, she was the daughter of the late Gelston …
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Ellen Wright
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MARDELA SPRINGS - Ellen Leonard Dougherty Wright, 83, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Mardela Springs, she was the daughter of the late Gelston Dougherty Sr. and Martha Leonard Dougherty. Alongside her husband, she worked on their family farm for all her life and worked part-time as a postal carrier. She was an active member of Snethen United Methodist Church and several other community organizations. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Edward C. Wright; children, Barbara Williams, Charlene Harcum and Janet Mercer; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gelston Dougherty Jr.. A memorial service was held at Snethen United Methodist Church in Mardela Springs. A private family inurnment will be held. Arrangements are in the care of Bounds Funeral Home in Salisbury.
