Wednesday, October 15, 2025 9:53 am

Renee B. Wright, age 71, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Renee was born October 21, 1953 in Cleveland County to the late James Blanton and Jurell Bryant Blanton. She was a graduate of Crest High School, class of 1972. Renee worked for Fast Foods, Watts Regulator and Autumn Lanes Bowling. Renee enjoyed serving the Lord at her church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammie Sipes; granddaughter, Tyra Poteet; great grandson, Colton Blaine Dobbins and siblings, Brenda Bryant, Wayne Blanton and Ernest Blanton.

Those left to honor her memory include her husband of 21 years, Ted Wright; children, Dawn Henderson (Chris) of Forest City, Dustin Sipes of Rutherfordton, Nikki Murray of Ellenboro, Grady Wright (Summer) of Ellenboro, Jessica Wright of Morganton and Amanda Smith (Charlie) of Morganton; brother, Michael Blanton (Debbie) of Lawndale; 30 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held October 11 at Caroleen Congregational Holiness Church with Rev. Tim Whiteside and Rev. Tim Evans officiating.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.