
She was born February 8, 1940 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to the late William and Thelma Edith (Rickard) McClemore. Lynda retired after caring for patients as a registered nurse for over fifty years. During that time, she helped deliver hundreds of babies in labor and delivery, was a medical/surgical nurse, and was director of nursing in Mena, Arkansas. Lynda loved spending time with her grandchildren and was their biggest fan at all their sporting activities. She was a huge Dallas Cowboy and Dallas Maverick fan. Lynda enjoyed crocheting and made beautiful afghans for her family. Spending time on Lake Ouachita with her family was a favorite pastime and hold memories that family will cherish forever. Lynda enjoyed reading her Kindle and watching television. She was a loving, dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother who always put her family first.
Preceding Lynda in death are her husband of fifty-two years, Billy Leroy Wright; parents; and grandchildren: Renea Wright and Hope Christian Wright. She leaves to cherish her memory her children: son, Rickard “Rick” Wright and wife Mitzi of Helena, Arkansas, daughter, Terri Schuller and husband Mike of Mena, Arkansas, and son, Jeff Wright and wife Cyrie of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; eight grandchildren: Greg Davis, Nate Davis, Ryan Davis, Josh Wright, LeAnn Wright, David Wright, Jacob Wright, and Kasie Wright; twenty-two great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Fancher and husband Leon of South Carolina; three brothers: Bob Merideth and wife Carla of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Buz McClemore and wife Gail of Guiman, Oklahoma, and Mike McClemore and wife Janet of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and a host of family and friends who love Lynda and will miss her always.
Graveside service will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery in Mena, Arkansas at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 27. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.
Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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