Donna Michelle Wright, 57, of Clarksburg, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at United Hospital Center. She was born August 30, 1966 in Ft. Knox, KY a daughter of Charles Paul Winans and his wife Doris of Wallace and the late Maxine Howard Winans.
Donna is survived by her husband, Billy Ray Wright Sr., whom she married in 1989. She is also survived by her son, Billy Ray Wright Jr. and his wife Olesya of Maidsville; and her daughter, Brenda Marie Haught and her husband Jimmy of Smithfield; her grandchildren, Irana Wright; McKensie, Colton, and Cason Haught; her grandmother, Ruth Howard of Fairmont; her brother, Brian Winans and his wife Paula of Shinnston; her nieces, Andrea Fedio and her husband Mike of Clarksburg; and Allison Winans of Shinnston; her aunts, Eileen Hayhurst; Esther Ramsey; and Litha Cronin; her uncles, Jack Winans and Mike Howard; as well as her cousins, David, Chaz, and Logan Hayhurst.
In addition to her mother, Donna was preceded in death by her grandson, Matthew Haught; her maternal grandfather, Vaine Howard; and her paternal grandparents, Charles and Mildred Payne Winans.
Donna found her calling as a Registered Nurse. She studied at West Virginia Community College in Wheeling. She worked at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg before becoming a traveling nurse. She served her last duty in Louisville, KY where health reasons forced her retirement. Donna enjoyed listening to Rock and Roll Music. Her favorite group was AC/DC. She also loved animals, especially her dogs.
Friends will be received at Perine Funeral Home, 1348 S. Pike St. Shinnston, on Wednesday from 4-7pm. In keeping with her wishes, cremation will follow the visitation. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.perinefunerals.com
The Perine Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wright family.