Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Wright

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Wright, 94, passed away Monday afternoon, November 2, 2026, at Valley View Health Campus in Fremont, Ohio.
Betty was born June 13, 1932, in Townsend Township, Vickery, Ohio, to Zeno and Lottie Warner. She attended Townsend School in Vickery and graduated in 1950. On August 9, 1952, she married Robert “Bob” Wright at Vickery Methodist Church, where she remained a member and was steadfast in her faith.
Betty worked side by side with Bob as lifelong farmers at their homestead “WR Farms.” Throughout their years together, she wore many hats as they expanded their farming operation into several additional businesses. Together, they raised vegetable crops, grains, and cared for cattle, along with many other farm animals. They built the Steakbarn concession stand, established the WR Meat Market, and founded the WR Hunt Club. Betty was especially known for her wonderful cooking, catering many events throughout the years and running the kitchen at the hunt club.
Betty was active in the Ohio Cowbells and the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, which led the Wrights on many enjoyable vacations around the country. In 1984, she and Bob received the Ohio Beef Cattle Industry Excellence Award. She was a member of Townsend Grange, Sandusky County Farm Bureau, 4-H, a past leader of the Townsend Busy Homemakers, and a founding member of the Townsend Friendly Couples Farm Bureau Council.
Betty is survived by her children: son, Thomas (Monica) Wright; and her daughters, Julie (Kim) Gardner, Kathy (Jeff) Gallatin, Lynne (Steve) Sessler, and Susan (John) Cullen.
She is also survived by her grandchildren: Andy (Kim) Wright, Haley (John) Myers, Jamie (Sarah) Gardner, Matt Gardner, Erin (Jon) Valko, Jarrod (Amanda) Gallatin, Jacob (Chelsea) Gallatin, Crystal Gallatin, Grant Sessler, Grace (Kent) Corthell, and Trae Cullen.
Her legacy continues through her great-grandchildren: JT Wright, Jack Wright, Hannah Wright, Ben Myers, Toby Myers, Luke Myers, Gauge Gardner, Avery Gardner, Kaden Gardner, Blake Gardner, Collin Gardner, Aubree Valko, Kaycee Valko, Dillon Gallatin, Lauren Gallatin, Trenton Gallatin, Jacklyn Gallatin, Vivian Gallatin, Chase Corthell, and Barrett Corthell. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, brothers, William Warner and Norman Warner; her sisters, Leona Nebergall and Ruth Zieber, and their spouses.
The family extends special thanks to Connie for her kindness and support. They also wish to express their heartfelt appreciation to the amazing staff at Valley View Health Campus and Heartland Hospice for the wonderful care and compassion they provided.
Friends may visit from 10 AM until time of service at 11 AM on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Clyde First United Methodist Church, 510 W Maple St, Clyde, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Townsend Township Fire Department, Vickery Methodist Church, Heartland Hospice or your favorite charity.