Beverly J. Wright, 86, of Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday afternoon, April 17, 2018, at her home.
Born on October 17, 1931, in Toledo, OH the daughter of Milton and Veo (Woodward) Roop. Over the years, Beverly had worked at Barr Rubber and later at Margaretta High School as a custodian and as a bus driver, the kids that she drove affectionately called her "Bubbles." After leaving the school she had worked for awhile at The Bellevue Care Center, in Bellevue, OH, before retiring. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, in Monroeville, OH.
Beverly is survived by two sons, Douglas L. (Sherrie) Wright of Cleveland and Joseph F. (Kim) Wright of Sandusky; and a daughter, Tracey M. (Lee) Riedy of Sandusky; eight grandchildren, Douglas L. Wright, Jr., Misty Wright, Sherri Pridemore, Bobbi Wright, Candace Jenkins, Dawson Riedy, Brittany (Zack) Graffice and Jeremy Wright; 13 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter; two sisters, Sherry Smith of Mansfield and Alice Stein of Toledo, OH, nieces and nephews; and her best friends, John and Nancy Hahn and Joan Clendening.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 58 years, Louise F. "Louie" Wright on October 8, 2008; two sisters, Margaret and Norma; and two brothers, Bob and Milton Roop.
It was her wish to be cremated. A memorial service will be held for her this Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 12 pm at St. John Lutheran Church, 9416 State Route #99, Monroeville, OH. Rev. Jerry Neuberger officiating.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made in her memory to St. John Lutheran Church, 9416 State Route #99, Monroeville, OH 44847.
Arrangements are entrusted to the David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky.
Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Beverly's family at davidfkoch.com.
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