Margalene Mae Johnson Wright

Margalene Mae Wright Johnson age 85 of Parkersburg, West Virginia, formerly of Grantsville, West Virginia, departed this life Sunday night August 31, 2014 in the Cedar Grove Assisted Living Facility, in Parkersburg, WV; following an extended illness.

Born May 19, 1929 in Grantsville, WV, daughter of the late John and Scottie Plant Wright.

Margalene was a Baptist by faith, a homemaker, and loved to attend all functions at the Grantsville Senior Citizens Center.

In 1951 she was united in marriage to Harold Johnson, who preceded her in death in September 2000.

Surviving is 1 daughter, Kathryn Ferrell and husband Russ of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, 2 grandchildren, Ruscee Ferrell and companion Michael Duckworth of Surfside Beach, SC, and Joshua Ferrell and companion Crystal Greathouse of Big Springs, West Virginia.

There are also 6 siblings surviving, Pat Pickens of Williamstown, West Virginia, Oleta Boyce and husband Cleon of Parkersburg, WV, Guenivere Lesley and husband Carl of South Carolina, Betty Westfall of Parkersburg, WV, Wayne Wright of Florida, and Jean Crispin and husband Ardell of North Carolina.

Along with her parents and husband Margalene was preceded in death by 1 sister, Juanita Richards.

At Margalene’s request her remains will be cremated and burial will be held at the discretion of her family.

Memorials may be made to the Cedar Grove Assisted Living Facility, 110 Nicolette Road, Parkersburg, WV, 26101 or the Grantsville Senior Citizens Center, Market St, Grantsville, WV 26147.

Ellyson Mortuary Inc., Glenville, West Virginia is honored and privileged to serve th,e family of Margalene Mae Wright Johnson.