Carolyn Kay Wright , age 68, of Franklin, WV, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Garden City, SC. She was born on January 28, 1952, in Monterey, VA, the daughter of the late Arnold and Doris (Bowers) Vandevander. On December 24, 1969, Kay married Johnny Wright, who survives in Franklin.

Mrs. Wright attended Highland High School and was a member of the Church of God. She had worked at Tenneco/Walker, Hanover Shoe Company, and Hulls Hideaway Restaurant and Tavern. She was a wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother .

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Wright is survived by: 2 daughters, Melissa Hull (Russell) of Monterey, VA, Julie Souza (Jeff) of Franklin, WV; 2 sons, Jimmy Wright (Ruth VanMeter) of Franklin, WV, Clifton Vandevander (Julie Dunson) of Monterey, VA; a sister, Mae Hazelwood (David) of Crozet, VA; 2 brothers, David Vandevander and Robert Vandevander (Claranel), both of Monterey, VA; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends may stop by the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, after 8:00 AM to view and pay respects to Kay and her family. There will be a graveside service on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Annis Heavener Cemetery in Monterey, VA, with Pastor Ray Turner officiating. Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Basagic Funeral Home, POB 215, Franklin, WV 26807. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.