White Funeral Home
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Independence, Iowa 50644

Walker– Etta M. Wright, 87 years old of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of rural Walker, Iowa, died on Monday, April 18, 2022, at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids.  She was born on June 15, 1934, in Toddville, Iowa, the daughter of Elmer Roy and Ethel Katherine (Fillenworth) Jellison.  She attended school in Troy Mills, Iowa.  On March 2, 1952, she and Frederick Oren Wright were married in Cedar Rapids.  He preceded her in death in 2014.  They farmed in Buchanan County, Iowa, until retiring in 2012.  Mrs. Wright was busy all of the time.  She cared for her family and she milked the cows.  Her husband did the field work.  She also enjoyed spending time visiting her neighbors.

Mrs. Wright is survived by 2 daughters, Margaret Shannon of Monroe, Iowa, and Jo (Steve) Schumacher of Rowley, Iowa, 5 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandson.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers, and 1 sister.

Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at the Hoover Church in rural Walker, Iowa, with Rev. Dr. Charles Clark officiating.  Burial will be in Circle Grover Cemetery near the church.  Visitation will be after 12:30 p.m. until service time at the church on Thursday.

On line condolences may be left at www.White-MtHope.com.  White Funeral Home of Independence is in charge of arrangements.