Sarah Ineta (Johnson) Wright

Ineta Johnson Wright, age 90, of Jamestown, TN, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family..

Ineta Johnson Wright was born on July 31, 1926 in Fentress County. She was one of 15 children born to Joe and Audie Johnson. She attended Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute and completed the 9th grade. She later obtained her GED, an accomplishment that she was very proud of, which was reflected in her strong belief in the value of education.

She married Clay Wright on August 21, 1942. This union was blessed with two children, Ralph Wright and Barbara Duncan.

She worked for a number of years in several garment factories in various locations. During this same time, she also owned and operated her own fabric shop, which allowed her to exhibit her talent and expertise as a skilled seamstress. Later, she and Clay opened and managed four garment factories in Fentress and Cumberland County. The provided employment opportunities for approximately 250 individuals.

She was a faithful member of South Main Street Baptist Church and was also an active member of the Jamestown Order of Eastern Star.

She thoroughly enjoyed gardening, yard work, sewing, and cooking. Although she was known for her delicious food and her beautiful flower gardens, her favorite and most beloved past time was taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She dedicated her life to serving the Lord, her family and her community. Her 90 years of life have truly been a blessing to many. This wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend leaves a legacy of treasured memories that will live in our hearts forever.

Mrs. Wright is survived by son, Ralph Wright and wife, Debbie; daughter, Barbara Duncan and husband, Tommy; grandchildren, Dr. Anthony Wright, Regina Stewart, Tommye Rene Wells & husband, Michael, Christie Garrett & husband, Greg, Chadrick Duncan & wife, Sandy and Nicholas Hamby & wife, Whitney; twelve great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Jimmy Johnson & wife, Debbie and Eugene Johnson & wife, Chestlene; sisters, Janie Brady & husband, Donald and Carolyn Hurst & husband, Marty.

Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by husband, Clay Wright; great-grandson, Joseph Clay Stewart; granddaughter-in-law, Arthanice Wright; parents, Joe Farris and Audie Eva Wright Johnson; brothers, Cletis, Robert, Billy Joe and Wheeler Johnson; sisters, Willie Cody, Irene Gaw, Magalene Parsons, Faye Smith, Imojean Crockett and Ann Stetler.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Mundy Funeral Home with Bro. Tommy Duncan officiating. Burial followed in the Fentress Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers included Anthony Wright, Chad Duncan, Michael Wells, Greg Garrett, Jimmy Johnson, and Eugene Johnson. Honorary pallbearers included Kayla Dixon, Alex Wells, Blake Garrett, Collin Garrett, Eli Duncan, Bela Duncan, Abby Wright, Austin Wright, Allison Arms, Fisher Hamby, Katherine Hamby and Scarlett Hamby.

Mundy Funeral Home of Jamestown, Tennessee was in charge of the services.

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