Betty Barkley Wright, age 86, of Paducah passed away at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, September 18, 2022 at her residence. Betty was a life time member of the New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday School, was a member of the choir, and served as a youth leader. She was a graduate of Lone Oak High School. Betty worked as a bookkeeper for many years at Michelson’s and J.C. Penney’s. She enjoyed vegetables out of the garden and then canning them along with her husband’s help. Betty enjoyed family and their visits and especially the grandchildren and their activities.
Survivors include two daughters, Debra (Mark) Benson of Brookport, IL and Cindy (Brad) Schneider of Paducah; one son Brent (Leslie) Wright of Paducah; one sister, Beverly (David) Schnelle of Crawfordsville, IN; two brothers, Thomas (Janice) Barkley and Terry (Anita) Barkley both of Paducah; sister-in-law, Glenda Barkley of Paducah; six grandchildren, Clare (Daniel) Jackson, Amanda (Morgan) Melton, Derek Schneider (fiance, Brittney), Dylan Schneider, Brendan Wright and Preston Wright; several nieces and nephews.
Preceding in death was her husband of 63 years William O. “Bill” Wright; parents, Richard M. & Gladys Hunt Barkley; one brother, Troy Barkley.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Rob Betts officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah and Thursday after 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Private family burial will be at the New Hope Church Cemetery at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the New Hope Church Cemetery, c/o Keith Barkley 5880 Contest Road, Paducah, KY 42001.
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