K. Lee Steele Scott Wright Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

K. Lee Steele Scott Wright, died on Saturday, January 2, 2021. K. Lee was a resident of Givens Estates Retirement Community’s Health Care Center located off Sweeten Creek Rd. in Asheville, NC. K. Lee was born on June 12, 1927 to Harley A Scott, Sr. and K. Lee Steele Scott. She was proceeded in death by her father, Harley A Scott, Sr.; mother, K. Lee Steele Scott; brothers; Rev. LeRoy A. Scott; Dr. Harley A. Scott, Jr., Ph.D.; Dr. Samuel G. Scott, Ph.D.; and a sister Anna Ruth Scott Hook; husband, Harry B. Wright, Sr.; and son, Richard H. Wright. K. Lee was born in Kannapolis, Rowan County, NC, and graduated from Cannon High School in 1948. She attended Duke University, and while there she became a member of the honorary societies of Phi Beta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi, and Phi Kappa Delta. She married Harry B. Wright on June 12, 1948. She and Harry later moved to New Bern, NC. , and K. Lee taught school in Craven County until the birth of their twin sons, Harry B. Wright, Jr. and Scott W. Wright. Five years later their youngest son Richard Harley Wright was born. Harry, Sr. worked for the Belk Store in New Bern, NC and was reassigned in 1971 to be the general manager of the Belk Store at the new Asheville Mall in Asheville, NC. They soon established membership at Central United Methodist Church and became active members. Left to cherish her memory are her twin sons Harry B. Wright, Jr and wife Marsha of Black Mountain, NC; Scott W. Wright and wife Gaye M. of Lawrenceville, GA.; Grandson Charles B. Wright and wife Puja of Gaithersburg, MD; Granddaughters Amy Franks and husband Joshua of Snellville, GA.; Anna Wright and husband Daniel Moore of Charlotte, NC; Cory Wright of Elliston, VA.; three great-grandsons, Amar M. Wright, Evan C. Franks, and Harley R. Wright-Moore; daughters-in-law, Susan R. Wright of Novi MI., and Dorothy P. Wright of Salem, VA; sisters-in-law, Carol S. Scott of Durham, NC and Gwen McCarthy of Waymart, PA; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, memorial services will be held at later dates. Masks and social distancing will be required if necessary, at those times. A memorial service will be held at Central United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Robert Blackburn officiating. Some of K. Lee’s ashes will be placed in the Memorial Garden at Central United Methodist Church. Morris Funeral and Cremation Service of Asheville, NC is in charge of arrangements in Asheville and condolences may be sent to the family at www.morrisfamilycare.com. A memorial service will also be held at the Scott Family Plot at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery, Concord, NC., at a date to be announced. Whitley’s Funeral Home of Kannapolis, NC will assist the family in that area. The family will have a final memorial service at the former Wright Family Farm, located in Bedford, VA., with the rest of K. Lee’s ashes to be placed beside those of her husband and youngest son. Updike Funeral Home will assist the family in Bedford, VA. Memorials may be made to either Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church Street, Asheville, NC 28801 or to Mt Olivet United Methodist Church, 301 Mount Olivet Rd., Concord, NC 28025.

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K. Lee Steele Scott Wright

June 12, 1927 - January 2, 2021