In Remembrance Of
Barbara Kay Wright
Barbara Kay Wright, 70, of Gower, MO passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017.
She was born on February 17, 1947 to Carroll and Alice Winifred (Grimsley) Gatewood in Emporia, KS where she grew up and graduated from Americus High School. Barbara received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Missouri Western State College in St. Joseph, MO and her Master’s Degree in Education from Northwest Missouri University in Maryville, MO.
On June 25, 1966 she was united in marriage to Frank LeRoy Wright. After their marriage they lived in Rantoul, IL, Laredo, TX and in 1969 they moved to Tulsa, OK. In 1971, they moved to Gower, MO where they
made their home.
made their home.
Barbara was lifelong active member of the Gower Christian Church where she served on many boards.
Barbara was a teacher at Ellis Elementary School in Plattsburg, MO where she retired in May of 2009. She was a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association and was a past President of the Missouri
State Retired Teacher Association.
State Retired Teacher Association.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Barbara is survived by her husband Frank Wright; children Brian Wright and wife Gwen and Cassie Wright; grandchildren Ashley and Kristen; brother Roy Gatewood and wife Kay; sister Karol Ann McChesney and husband Don; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 2nd at the Gower Christian Church
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 3rd at the church.
Burial: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Gower, MO
Donations may be made to the church.
Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower
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8 comments
Kimberly Taylor
Cassie and Family – I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sean Kelly
Cassie, I know from the way you always spoke of your mom that she was loved by many, and I am sorry for your loss. She is at peace now. I will be thinking of your family and wishing you all the best!
Delena Swoverland
Cassie I’m so sorry to hear about your mom my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Anne Grace
Thinking of you. I’m sorry.
Jane Giffin
Sorry to hear of your loss, she was a great lady. I won’t be able to be at the service in person, but I will be thinking of you God bless.
Ruth Wirsig Zumbrum
So sorry of Barb’s passing. Haven’t seen either of you for years but still have fold memories of both of you. Memories will comfort you so keep them in your hearts!
Ruth Zumbrum
Jimmy Mcmillian
Sorry for the families loss. She was an Excellent Teacher. My oldest Daughter had her in school and she still remembers her today what an impact she made on her Students at Ellis. May she Rest.
Jack and Cheryl Dufoe
Sorry for your loss. Know that God is there for you, and has welcomed your mom into his Kingdom! Our prayers and thoughts are with you and family!