Debra A Wright

Debra A. Wright, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday evening, February 19, 2026, at Brown Memorial Home in Circleville, following an extended illness.

She was born June 2, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Philip and Christine (Devitt) Gordon. 

Surviving are her children, Michelle Wright, Philip (Rachel) Wright, Michael (Kay) Wright, and Elizabeth Greer; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 nephews; 1 niece; and her two sisters, Mollie (Lenny) DeGiralomo, and Theresa Gordon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Larry Wright; grandson, Peyton Wright; and her brother, Philip Gordon.

Debra worked in the healthcare industry as an LPN for many years before retiring. In her free time, she loved working on sewing projects. Whether it was crafting clothing, stuffed animals, purses, wallets, or quilts, she had knack for creating beautiful and unique pieces. She also loved cooking and spending time with her family.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the Haller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may join the family for visitation from 11:00am until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the funeral home in her honor.