Geraldine Ann Wright, 81 of Benld, died at her residence on Thursday, November 24, 2022. She was born on June 22, 1941, in Carlinville to Charles Michael Norbent and Frances Mary Turigliatto Norbent.
She married Andrew J. Wright on May 21, 1960, in Carlinville. He preceded her in death on February 19, 2005. She was a retired florist for Blossom Shop in Gillespie. Geraldine was a member of the high school “dinner club.” She was a former Girl Scout and Boy Scout Leader.
She is survived by her son, Robert J. Wright of Benld; daughter, Kellie (Phil) Vesper of Benld; grandchildren, Veronica “Ronni” Pauli of Arnold, MO and Hunter Vesper of Staunton; great-grandchild, Autumn Pauli; and sister, Mary Carter of Benld.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; sister, Martha Norbent; and brother, Jack Norbent.
Friends may call on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Funeral services are Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 12:00 pm at Kravanya Funeral Home, Benld.
Burial will be at Benld Cemetery, Benld. Memorials are suggested to Partnership For Educational Excellence District #7 or Gillespie – Benld Area Ambulance Service. Kravanya Funeral Home, Benld is in charge of the arrangements.