Donna Cornett Wright

January 13, 1948 - July 27, 2018

Donna Cornett Wright, age 70, of Crossnore, North Carolina passed away peacefully into the arms of her waiting Savior on Friday, July 27, 2018 at her residence, with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 13, 1948 in McDowell County, North Carolina, the youngest daughter of the late Finley Cornett, Sr. and the late Hazel Benfield Cornett. Donna was a loving mother and grandmother. Spending time with her grandkids brought her unparalleled happiness. She enjoyed crocheting and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Crossnore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her oldest sister, Betty Jo Harmon. Donna leaves behind to cherish her memory: Husband of 52 years, Beryl Wright of Crossnore, NC; Son, Kevin (Sherri) Wright of Crossnore, NC, Son, Lance (Fiance' April Pittman) Wright of Crossnore, NC, Sister, Roma Vance of Conyers, GA, Brother, Finley (Glenda) Cornett, Jr. of Crossnore, NC, Sister, Barbara Ann (O'dell) Wright of Morganton, NC, Grandson, Trevor Wright of Crossnore, NC, Granddaughter, Brooke Wright of Crossnore, NC, Grandson, Lane Wright of Crossnore, NC; a host of nieces and nephews. In honoring Donna's wishes, the family will be having private services. Donna's family would like to offer their thanks to Carol Smith and the staff of Medi Home Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials in Donna's memory be made to Medi Home Hospice PO Box 1357 Newland, NC 28657. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Wright family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Donna and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121