Paula Christine Wright, 49, of Raleigh formerly of Swannanoa, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014.
Paula was born July 13, 1964 in Buncombe County. She lived in Raleigh most of her life. Paula enjoyed traveling, going to the beach, and racing. She was an avid UNC fan and Hurricane hockey fan.
Paula is preceded in death by her father, Frank Wright.
She is survived by her mother, Doris Wright of Swannanoa; brother, Marty Wright (Diana) of Swannanoa; nephew, Aaron Wright (Marybeth); niece, Anne Wright; great niece and nephew, Elly and Eli Wright; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 3:00 pm at First Baptist Church, Swannanoa with Dr. Jeff Dowdy and Rev. Steve Rayburn officiating.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Swannanoa, 501 Park Street, Swannanoa, NC 28778 or UNC Lineberger Cancer Center for Melanoma Cancer Research, 450 West Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
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