Dorothy Grace (Posey) Wright, age 94, of Grace City, North Dakota, died Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford.

Dorothy was born on October 31, 1921 to Dave and Georgina (Nevland) Posey near Grace City. She was raised and attended school in Grace City, graduating in 1939. Dorothy then received a teaching certificate from Minot and following school dedicated her life to education. On May 9, 1946, Dorothy was united in marriage to Dwight Wright at her parent’s farm. Dorothy and Dwight farmed and raised a family in the Grace City area.

Dorothy was of Lutheran faith. She was active in homemakers, church group, 4-H, and the school board. Dorothy enjoyed her family, sewing, quilting, and spending the winters in Arizona.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Dana (Pete) Lies, Leon (Delores), Melva Wright, and a not formally adopted daughter, Judy (Bob) Heidemann; grandchildren, David Parkman, Lester Wright, Tesla Wright, Sara Parkman, Jill Wright, and Anna Jarschke; step-granddaughter, Jenna Bailey; great-grandson, Weston Wright; and sister, Arlene Brandt.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Wright, her brother, Gene Posey, and two sisters, Alice Scanson and Erma Scanson.

FUNERAL SERVICE:

Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, ND

DATE AND TIME:

Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 10:00AM

BURIAL:

Grace City Cemetery, Grace City, ND