Martha Louise Wright Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Martha Louise Wright, 82, of Fayette, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Fayette Caring Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Second Missionary Baptist Church in Fayette at 1:00 PM. Visitation will be from 11AM to 1 PM Thursday at the church. Martha Louise Barnett Wright, 82, was the second child of three born to the union of Willard and Cynthia Barnett on January 6, 1937 in Fayette, MO. Preceding her in death were her husband Harry Wright, her father Willard Barnett, her mother Cynthia Powell Barnett and nephew William L. Eubanks. Martha confessed her faith at an early age. She was a long-time member of Second Baptist Church, Fayette, MO, and for a number of years she served in many capacities including Secretary, member of the choir, Sunday School Teacher, Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent of Sunday School. Aunt Martha, as she was affectionately called, was a beautiful person inside and out. She enjoyed wearing and collecting jewelry and loved telling jokes with her very own made-up punch lines. She worked for a number of years at Central Methodist University (formerly Central Methodist College) and served several years as a Fayette Public Library Community Board Member. Martha leaves to cherish her memory two sisters: Mary L. Eubanks (late William) and Ann Strotter (late Frank) of Fayette, MO. Five nieces and nephews: Sharon Eubanks, Robert (Melody) Eubanks, James (Dimi) Eubanks, Carolyn Eubanks Stemmons, and Steve (Teresa) Eubanks. Along with many precious great nieces and nephews, cousins, and good friends.

Martha Louise Wright

January 6, 1937 - December 12, 2019