April 18, 1918-August 27, 2018
How does one summarize a life of 36,655 days? On August 27, 2018 Elenore R. Wright, 100, was surrounded by her family as she joined the church triumphant. Just last April 18th, she celebrated her 100th birthday at York Place, Marion, Indiana, where she resided.
She is survived by her sons, Dr. James B. Wright (Peg) and Richard B. Wright (Nancy), four grandchildren, Staci Wright-Adams (Frank), John, Brent and Alison Wright and 2 great grandchildren, Christian Wright and Gabriel Pyle. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Scott Wright, Jr. in 1965, her parents James Marion and Lulu Pilkington Convoy, grandson Waylon Wright, and great-grandson Jordan Daniel Wright.
Elenore was born one mile east of Van Buren on a 40-acre farm. She attended elementary through high school in Van Buren where she was active in Art Publication Society and Music Distribution. She went on to study music at George Washington University, St. Louis, MO and Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
Elenore was musically gifted. She was formally trained as a pianist, played beautifully by ear and had perfect pitch. After studying piano with Delight Lee for eight years, she rode the interurban from Van Buren to Marion to continue her piano studies with Edward Turechek at the Marion Conservatory. While there, she gave many recitals and began her piano teaching career. She continued giving private piano lessons in her home for over 40 years.
John and Elenore were married in 1939 and owned a restaurant in Van Buren that was the gathering place after all the VBHS athletic events. Together, they built a beautiful home in Van Buren for which Elenore drew up the blueprints. She was known to be quite the decorator and was called upon to design church facilities in Van Buren and Gas City. She loved landscaping and took pride in the care of her yard and home. Elenore worked at the Van Buren Post Office, drove a rural mail route, and retired from the U.S. postal service after 30 years. She was a member of Beta Gamma Federated Women’s Club, Van Buren United Methodist Church and the Van Buren United Methodist Women. She previously had served as their church pianist.
The family would like to thank the staff at York Place for their love and dedication in their care for Elenore. Her sense of style, wit, sense of humor, and her love will be missed by her family and friends. We would also thank the Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home in Van Buren for their caring service in determining final arrangements.
The family will be celebrating her life by greeting friends at the Van Buren United Methodist Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 from 4-6 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Van Buren United Methodist Church. Interment will be a private family service.
Loving and kind in all her ways, upright and just to the end of her days;
Sincere and true, in her heart and mind, beautiful memories, she left behind.
-Unknown Author