"To Bob and all of Carolyn's family - I knew Carolyn when I sang with her in Sweet Adelines Cross County Chapter (Mt. Pleasant and Ft. Madison/Burlington). Carolyn was a very dear friend with a caring heart and would do anything for anyone. She was a sweetheart for sure. After I moved to Des Moines 20+ years ago, we lost touch of each other, but kept in contact through yearly Christmas cards. May God grant her the peace she so deserves. Rest in peace, Carolyn, and I hope you know that you were loved by many and will be missed. In sympathy and love, Marjorie (Mellinger-Smith) Roth and family."
In loving memory of
Carolyn Wright
April 13, 1938 - March 7, 2016
Carolyn Wright, 77, of Mt. Pleasant, IA died Monday, March 7, 2016, at Parkview Home in Wayland, IA. A visitation will be held from 12-8 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2016, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. that evening. A memorial service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15th at the Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jeff McPheron officiating. Inurnment will be Forest Home Cemetery. Memorials have been established to St. Jude Children's Hospital, Washington County Hospice or to the charity of the donor's choice. On-line condolences may be directed to www.olsonpowell.com. Carolyn Fern Wright was born April 13, 1938 to Virgil Gerig Blosser and Edith Laurine (Hirschy) Blosser in Wayland, IA. She attended Wayland schools and 2 years at Iowa Wesleyan college in Mt. Pleasant. Carolyn was married to John Billingsley for 3 years prior to divorcing. On July 7, 1980 she was united in marriage to Robert W. Wright in a garden wedding at the home of her grandparents, Joe and Lydia Hirschy, in Wayland, IA. Carolyn was employed for 40 years at the Mt. Pleasant, Mental Health Institute and Correctional Facility. During that time, she served on the dietary board at the national level and also one term as the President of the Iowa Dietary Association. Carolyn was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite church in rural Wayland and later attended the Salem Friends Church in Salem, IA. She loved music and wrote a Christmas song which was sung at a Christmas program at the Salem Friends Church. Carolyn was a member of the Sweet Adelines and Rhythm Rockers winning the first place in their class several times. She loved making beautiful things which included crocheting and embroidering many gifts. Carolyn attended the Iowa Poetry Society and wrote many poems some of which are included in this group's books of poetry. Art was also a hobby of hers. Carolyn took classes in art and enjoyed watercolors particularly. She spent many hours reading, gardening and preserving, and was especially well known for her cooking and baking. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Robert of Mt. Pleasant, IA; a son, Doug Billingsley, of Davenport, IA; daughter, Susan Gill, and Norman Blietz of 29 Palms, CA; a step son, Ronald Wright, of Burlington, IA; three sisters, Eileen (David) Mayfield of El Paso, TX, Amy Corso of Hendersonville, TN and Rosanne (Daniel) Rogers of Fairfield, IA; and a sister-in-law, Carma Blosser of Phoenix, AZ. Also surviving are four grandchildren Racinda (Carl) Chave of South Carolina, Michael Billingsley of Mt. Pleasant, IA, Mark (Kayla) Billingsley of Mt. Vernon, IA, and Rhonda (Markius) Holmes of Waterloo, IA; great grandchildren, Lauren Chave, Jamison, Jaxson, Jayden, and Jordan Billingsley; fourteen nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Leon Blosser; a brother-in-law, Dick Corso; and an infant granddaughter, Lila Marie Billingsley. Cemetery Details Forest Home Cemetery South Walnut Street Mt. Pleasant, IA, 52641 Visitation MAR 14. 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel 709 Mapleleaf Drive Mt Pleasant, IA, US, 52641 olsonpowell@lisco.com Families will greet MAR 14. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel 709 Mapleleaf Drive Mt Pleasant, IA, US, 52641 olsonpowell@lisco.com Memorial Service MAR 15. 10:30 AM Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel 709 Mapleleaf Drive Mt Pleasant, IA, US, 52641 olsonpowell@lisco.com
Tributes
"I was saddened to hear of Carolyn's passing. I enjoyed visiting and singing with her when I went to Parkview. Please accept my deepest sympathies.Mary Gail LyonsHospice of Washington Countyhttp"
"Basket of Memories was purchased for the family of Carolyn Wright."
"Thomas Gill purchased the Rose Tribute for the family of Carolyn Wright."
"The Stauffer cousins... Michael, Ardell, Sonya, Jo & Lieda purchased the Sweetest Sunrise Bouquet for the family of Carolyn Wright."
"Dr Niethamer and Staff purchased the Beautiful in Blue for the family of Carolyn Wright."