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Margaret A. "Annie" Wright

3/10/1936 - 10/3/2019

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Obituary For Margaret A. "Annie" Wright

Margaret “Annie” Annette Wright, 83, of Steubenville passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. She was born in Steubenville on March 10, 1936 the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret Cook Galbraith of East Springfield, OH. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Frank Malcolm Galbraith and Harold Archie Galbraith. Left to cherish her memory is her devoted husband of 40 years Earl L. Wright; sister-in-law Beverly Galbraith of Richmond, OH; nephews Robert (Kim) Galbraith of Carrollton, OH and David (Lisa) Galbraith of Louisville, OH; nieces Annette (James) Pulice of Richmond, OH and Susan (Lewis) Ericksen of South Carolina; 7 great nephews, 1 great niece, 3 great great nephews and 1 great great niece. All of whom she loved dearly. She graduated from the Ohio Valley School of Nursing in September 1957, where she worked in the delivery room before going to work for Dr. John W. Metcalf in 1962. Over the next 38 years she played a role in the births of thousands of newborns coming into the world. She was an avid reader and loved to travel. Her more memorable trips included Scotland, Alaska and Switzerland. She was a lifelong and active member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Steubenville, where she was a deacon. She will be greatly missed by her church family. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019, 11a.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1443 Belleview Blvd., Steubenville, OH with Rev. Ron Pritts officiating. Entombment at Union Cemetery.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Bob & Sheila Lane

    Sheila and I were heartbroken to hear of Annie's passing. Earl, you and your family have our deepest, sincerest sympathy.

  • 09/03/2024

    Betty Lou Thompson Tarr

    Earl, I am so sorry to hear of Annie's passing.  You have my deepest sympathy and I will keep you in my prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Rick Thompson and family

    Annie, A one of a kind grand lady who we have known for so many years, she was always such a delight to talk to and always remember the past, she took care of having our babies and everybody else in town , always talked about her flower orders and always every Easter make her traditional cross she so looked forward placing it in the church .We will truly miss her, but know she is with our Lord and on streets of gold...Rest in peace our friend...

  • 09/03/2024

    Jcannada@aol.com

    EarlMy thoughts and prayers are with youAnnie made such a difference in so many lives and she was so loved by my dad-Dr.MetcalfWith sympathyLisa Cannada

  • 09/03/2024

    Mr & Mrs Burke D Sullivan, Jr.

    Earl we are so sorry of your loss but heaven's gain. Annie was a wonderful lady and friend who will be missed. Sorry we can't be with you as we are in SC. God bless and our Love Burke & Polly Sullivan.

  • 09/03/2024

    marcia

    My heart aches with Annie's death.  What a wonderful person she was and I am so blessed to have gotten to know  her and Earl.  We had bible study at the house with them and it was a fond memory I will cherish.  Rest in peace Annie I will miss you . My deepest sympathy to Earl and family and friends.

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A "Serenity" 30 inch Wind Chime was ordered on October 9, 2019

  • 09/03/2024

    Gary & Marilyn Ford

    To Annie's Family,What a gracious lady.  Met her at Dr. Metcalf's office always smiling and happy to greet patients.

  • 09/03/2024

    Graziani

    You were one of the first to see my son. I love you Annie!!!!

  • 09/03/2024

    Willa Ann Hellyer

    To the family of Margaret,  I am so sorry for your loss. I do know margaret delivered me, my mother chose Ann as my middle name after Margaret. RIP Margaret.....

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