Biographies and Obituaries
In loving memory
Sadie E. Wright
Washington Democrat
Saturday 18 Jan 1936
SADIE E. WRIGHT TAKEN BY DEATH AT HOME TODAY Local Beauty Shop Operator Had Been Ill Six Months. Mrs. Sadie E. Wright, 54, wife of James Ed Wright of 111 NE Fourth street, died this morning at 1:25 o'clock at the family home, after a serious illness of two weeks. Death of Mrs. Wright, although a shock to her immediate family, was not unexpected as she had been near the point of death for the past two or three days. Mrs. Wright became ill about six months ago, being a sufferer from anemia, but continued to work for a time at the beauty shop operated by her and Mr. Wright. As her condition became worse, she was forced to give up her duties and became confined to bed. Born in Martin county, just across the Daviess county line from Alfordsville, the deceased's birthday was April 27, 1881, and she was the daughetr of Rev. James W. and Matilda (Gilkinson) Gilley. The father has preceded her in death, but the mother still survives. On May 28, 1899 she married Mr. Wright, who survives with two of three children born to the union. The Wright family lived in Plainville for a number of years, and had been residents of this county the past 36 years. At Plainville Mrs. Wright became a member of the United Brethern church, and maintained her membership there. Eighteen years ago Mr. Wright was elected county recorder, the family moving to Washington from Plainville at that time, and they had been here ever since. Mrs. Wright was also a member of the Royal Neighbors, Pythian Sisters, and the Indiana Association of Beauticians. The survivng children are Delbert Wright and Virgil Wright, both at home. A daughter died in infancy. One brother, Robert Gilley, of New Albany, also survives Mrs. Wright in addition to the aged mother and husband. Funeral services for Mrs. Wright are to be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Plainville U.B. church, with Rev. J.E. Murr and Rev. J.W. McMurtry of Washington. Burial will be made in the Plainville cemetery. James A. Gill & Sons will have charge of the funeral. The body of Mrs. Wright will be left at the Gill Chapel until the hour of the funeral.
Contributed by: Sandra Johnson