Leola “Lee” Wright, 83, of Ackley, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Grand JiVante in Ackley.
Memorial services will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the Ackley United Methodist Church. She will be laid to rest with a family graveside inurnment at the Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 – 7:30 PM on Monday, January 16 at the church. Counsell Woodley Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Iowa Falls is caring for Lee and her family.
Leola Pearl Wright was born on March 3, 1939 to Harry and Bertha (Scott) Eddy. She attended Rhodes schools and was a Rhodes Scholar, graduating in 1956. She attended Simpson College graduating in 1961. Leola taught 4th grade at Iowa Falls Schools and 5th grade at Ackley schools for a total of 28 years.
On July 10, 1966 Leola was united in marriage to Larry Wright.
Lee loved music, playing piano and organ for church, weddings, funerals and student musicals. She also played for solo singers and groups for contests. She was a member of the UMC Ackley Heritage and PEO.
Leola Wright is survived by her husband, Larry Wright; sons, Lewis (Lora) Wright, Leland Wright, Lowell (Danielle) Wright and Russ (Annette) Elingson; eight grandchildren, one great-grandson and one sister in-law; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; two sisters; two sisters in-law and two brothers in-law.
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