On Monday, March 13th 2023 Jo Anne Johnston Wright went home to be with her Lord and Savior.
Jo Anne was born November 27 1936 to the late Landon Lee Johnston Sr. And Catherine Chaney Johnston. She grew up in Draper N.C. And graduated from Tri-City High school. She married her high school sweetheart Dr. C Raymond Wright Sr. In 1953. They then moved to Athens Georgia to attend school, where she later graduated summa cum laude from business college in Athens. She was the manager and part owner of Central Animal Hospital. After retirement she had a thriving retail business at the Eden flea market. Jo Anne was a devoted Christian, Wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved cooking, all things fashion, shopping, traveling, and playing bridge with her lifelong friends Kay Brooks, Dot Evans, Pat Smith, and Carol Kasten.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. C. Raymond Wright Sr.; infant daughter Ramona Leigh Wright; parents Landon Lee Johnston Sr. And Catherine Chaney Johnston; brothers Landon Lee Johnston Jr. (Margaret S. Paulk), and Donald Ray Johnston.
She is survived by her sons, C. Raymond Wright Jr. and Donald Johnston Wright DDS, Melanie M Wright; grandson, Zachary Lee Wright; granddaughter, Cristen Rae Wright; great-granddaughter, Audrey Grace Cooper.
As per her wishes there will be a private ceremony later. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society.
Don, and family I am sending my condolences 💐 to you all. May God send you peace. May he guide, lead and direct your paths during this difficult time. My sincere condolences, Tracy Maness Moyers
Tracy Moyers
Ramey I am so so sorry!!! Prayin for you and your familly!!!! Novick Tuggle
Dear Don and Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of our Mother's passing. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Beth and Darrin Pulliam
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the family. Dr. and Mrs. Wright helped us tremendously with many of our dogs years ago. We had worked on their house and game room many times. I enjoyed seeing his latest editions to the hunting expeditions.
Ron Chilton
Very sorry to hear Jo Anne has passed. Jo Anne lived a long and productive life. She was a very beautiful person inside and out. My heartfelt Sympathy goes out to her family.
Carol Rakes McKay
Formerly of Eden, NC Carol Rakes McKay
My expession of sympathy to the family.
June Crowder Chilton
Rest In Peace Sweet Lady ❤️ Always a class act ❤️
Kay Gammon
Ramey, Don, Melanie and family, holding you all close to my heart. I loved Joann dearly and I know she will be missed. May God be with you all during this difficult time. Love y'all.
Lisa Hines
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