Karen Miller Wright, 66, of Morganton, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. She was born on June 24, 1959 to Patricia Reese Campbell and the late James F. Miller. Karen was a faithful member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She loved the beach, the mountains and shopping with her daughter. She loved her granddaughters who were her passion and the apples of her eyes. Karen was the best daughter, wife, mom and Nanny to her granddaughters.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Ann Miller; step-brother, Robert Crawley.
Karen is survived by her husband of 50 years, Tom Wright; daughter, Kim Lyle (Scott); son, Jeremy Wright (Kristen); granddaughters, Brynlee, Maddie and Emma; mother, Patsy Reese Campbell (Bob); siblings, Teri Waters and Myron Campbell; a number of nieces, nephews and extended family; sister-in-law, Catherine “Cathy” Frank; brother-in-law, David Wright.
The family will receive friends from 2pm to 3pm Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. The service will begin at 3pm in the church with Dr. Bradley Johnson and Rev. Rocky Reese officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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