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, Terri 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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Jeremy & Family, I am so very sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. My heart goes out to all of you. Lifting you up in prayers.
Karen was a wonderful lady with a beautiful soul. We are so sorry for your loss.
Karen was one of the strongest women I knew. She lived loving so many and brought joy to everyone she met. This world has suffered a great loss but Heaven has gained a worthy soul.
So sorry to hear this news your wife was a very special person and she will be missed by all who knew her
So sorry to all family upset. Karen is a mirror of explanation of why we miss here. Her benefits will be missed by all who loved her. Bless Mary!
Dear sweet family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a sweet, wonderful woman, the best co-worker and friend. She will be truly missed. Kimmie and family, may God wrap His arms around you all and give you peace. The Lord will always be near! 🙏❤️ With sincere Love, Kathie
Karen was a childhood friend. I’m so sorry to hear about her death. Praying for her family.
Tom, Kim, Jeremy and family, Karen has always been such a sweet, beautiful person. I always enjoyed seeing the pictures of your family and the beautiful grandbabies that she shared on Facebook. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy!
My heart breaks for you all! Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Karen was and will continue to be a blessing to me. I loved her dearly. She truly was one of the kindest and most humble people I’ve ever met.
A wonderful woman she was kind and caring. She will be missed by many .So sorry to the family she loved each and everyone of you the grandbaby was her joy