Georgia:  Coweta County:  Obituary of Mrs. Emily Wright
 

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Death of Mrs. Emily Wright 

All hearts have been saddened this week by the death of one of Newnan's 
pioneer women, Mrs. Emily Wright, which occurred Tuesday afternoon at the 
home of her son, Col. W. C. Wright, on College Street, after a week's 
illness.  

This good woman died as she had lived - honored and lived by all who knew 
her. Her church, her town, and the friends endeared to her by long 
association, held a warm place in her heart, which responded generously to 
every impulse of her loyal nature. It was here that the best days of her life 
were spent, and 'tis only fitting that she should have her eternal abiding 
place amid the scenes she loved so well, side by side in the plot hallowed by 
the dust of her dear husband. Her Christian character was as beautiful as it 
was consistent. With an unfaltering faith in God and his divine purposes, 
murmuring never at His dispensations, she entered into the rest that comes to 
those who love the Lord. Verily, a good woman has gone to her reward, and all 
that is left is a fragrant memory of her good deeds and bright Christian 
example. 

Deceased was the widow of the late Judge B. H. Wright, (ILLEGIBLE) of her 
death was 84 years of age. She is survived by five children - Mrs. J. C. 
Gibson and Co. W. C. Wright of Newnan, Mr. G. B. Wright of (ILLEGIBLE)
Mrs. T. S Roberts and Mrs. E. S. Roberts of Hapley [note: should be Hatley], 
Ga.

The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from the residence of her son, 
Col. W. C. Wright, services being conducted by Rev. F. J. Amis, assisted by 
Rev. W. J. Cotter. The body was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery. The 
pallbearers were Messrs. H. C. Arnall, Sr., I. N. Orr, Sr., T. B. Davis, T. 
G. Farmer, Sr., J. L. Brown, J. D. Simms and W. S. Askew. .