Charlene M. Wright Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Charlene Mae Wright of Holly died April 2, 2017 at Tanglewood Assisted Living. She was born July 14, 1936 to Winnifred and Charles Cook of Milan, MI. She graduated from Milan High School and was the first of her family to attend college, graduating from Eastern Michigan University with both a bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She majored in physical education and also had a minor in art. She taught physical education and was a cheerleading coach at Holly Schools and also at Waterford Schools. In 1967, she married Grantland Wright and spent 25 happy years together before Grant’s sudden and untimely death in 1992. She was active in the Holly Community and served on the school board, was active in Adopt a Pet, and was a major founder of The Reunion with a Cause, which benefitted cancer patients. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and a sister, Brenda Kay Taylor. She is survived by siblings Barbara Himich, Shirley Straits, and Charles Cook, all of Milan, as well as several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM Sat. May 13, 2017 at the Dryer Funeral Home, Holly, with Pastor Chuck Hubbert officiating. Inurnment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the charity of your choice. www.dryerfuneralhomeholly

Charlene M. Wright

July 14, 1936 - April 2, 2017