Karen Sue Wright, 69, of Washington, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in her home.

She was born May 15, 1950 in East Finley Township, the daughter of the late Earl Glenn and Donnice Walker Scott. She attended Trinity schools and went on to be a homemaker and mother for most of her life.

In her early years, she was the very first Pony World Series Queen in Washington County. She enjoyed gardening, painting, crafts and spending time with her family. She was an exceptional cook and made the best jelly as well as canning.

On February 10, 1968, she married Thomas R. Wright, Sr, who survives. The two had enjoyed 51 years of marriage.

She is survived by three sons; Thomas R. Wright, Jr., Stephen C. Wright and Matthew G. (Jen) Wright, all of Washington, as well as a daughter; Christina N. (Shawn) Horne, also of Washington.

She is also survived by two brothers; Richard Glenn (Karen) Scott and James (Debra) Scott, both of Washington and two sisters; Ruth Ann (and the late Lyle) Szupinka of Houston, PA and Wendy (Tom) Uhler, of Texas.

Also surviving are three grandchildren; Dylan T. Wright, Shastine Horne and Jacob Horne; as well as one great granddaughter, Noel Bonato.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm, Thursday June 13, 2019 in the Nichol Funeral Home, 1873 East Maiden Street Washington, PA. Additional visitation will be held from 10 to 11am Friday in Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 200 Banetown Road, Amity, PA where a funeral service will be held 11am with Reverend David Decker officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com .