Drue Ella Wright, 55, loving wife, mother, & grandmother suddenly left this life to be with her Lord on October 10, 2010. She was born in Tulsa, OK on September 20, 1955 to Lester & Grace (McKenzie) Gray. She was very much loved and will be sorely missed my family and friends. Her life was centered around caring for her family, especially her two loving grandchildren, and people that were sick or hurt and needed her passionate care. Drue was a Registered Nurse at Sparks Regional Medical Center in the Intensive Care Unit for over 22 years. She was a long time member of The Shepherds Chapel in Gravette, AR. Drue was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves behind her husband of 38 years, Gary Wright of the home in Shady Point, OK; one son & daughter in law, Kelly & Leightina Wright of Shady Point, OK; the two lights of her life, Grandson, Tobin Wright and Granddaughter, Katrina Wright, who will miss their Deedoe; one sister & brother in law, Tonya & Bob Carper with nephew Josh Carper of Antler, OK; an extended family of coworkers at the Sparks Regional Medical Center in Ft. Smith, AR; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services will be 10 am, Thursday, October 14, 2010 at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Joe Owen officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Drue E. Wright
Drue Ella Wright, 55, loving wife, mother, & grandmother suddenly left this life to be with her Lord on October 10, 2010. She was born in Tulsa, OK on September 20, 1955 to Lester & Grace (McKenzie) Gray. She was very much loved and will be sorely missed my family and friends. Her life was centered around caring for her family, especially her two loving grandchildren, and people that were sick or hurt and needed her passionate care. Drue was a Registered Nurse at Sparks Regional Medical Center in the Intensive Care Unit for over 22 years. She was a long time member of The Shepherds Chapel in Gravette, AR. Drue was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves behind her husband of 38 years, Gary Wright of the home in Shady Point, OK; one son & daughter in law, Kelly & Leightina Wright of Shady Point, OK; the two lights of her life, Grandson, Tobin Wright and Granddaughter, Katrina Wright, who will miss their Deedoe; one sister & brother in law, Tonya & Bob Carper with nephew Josh Carper of Antler, OK; an extended family of coworkers at the Sparks Regional Medical Center in Ft. Smith, AR; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services will be 10 am, Thursday, October 14, 2010 at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Joe Owen officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
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Drue and I grew up in the same neighborhood and were best friends in grade school. We spent many hours together at each others houses. She was one of the nicest and most caring people you could ever know. I cherish the friendship she shared with me and will always carry the memory of her in my heart. My prayers are with her family. Joyce Traywick-Gann
I worked with Dure at Sparks in the ICU for 5 years. I was a new grad at the time and she was one of my preceptors and helped shape me into the nurse that I am today. But not only was she someone that I could look up to as a professional, she was a friend, always smiling. She often spoke of her family and the loved she bore for them was undeniable. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal."
As a colleague, I can truthfully say that no one has had the impact on the workplace that Drue provided to her co-workers. She was a role model for everyone that was fortunate enough to know her and a dear friend to all of us. She will be dearly missed and can never be replaced as a friend or a nurse. She loved her patients and her peers unconditionally.
I have had the pleasure of knowing Drue since she and I started at Sparks near the same time. She was a truly beautiful soul and perfect as a nurse. I will miss her dearly and wish Gods arms surround and comfort her family and friends.
I also worked with Drue at Sparks in the ICU. She was a great nurse, mentor, and friend. She was always very patient with all us "new grads". She will be greatly missed. She spoke often about her family, whom she loved very much. The ICU will never be the same. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Drue and I worked together at Sparks in ICU for 3 years. I have to say, I thought no other person in this world loved socks more than me, but then I met Drue! She always made us smile when she walked in the doors at 6:30pm. Drue was an incredible nurse she taught me more things than I could ever count. Drue never made any of the new nurse's, as I once was, feel out of place. Drue made everyone feel welcome and made us believe that there truely was not a dumb question! She will be greatly missed. Drue will never be forgotten. She is a beacon for all nurses. As a nurse, we can all only hope to be half the nurse she was. God Bless. My prayers are with you.
I just picked up the paper and saw Drue's obit. I am shocked and deeply saddened. My heart breaks for the family. She was a beautiful person and I pray they can draw strength from the memories she left with them and the knowledge she made a difference and touched so many peoples lifes with her caring spirit. I pray God will comfort the family during this difficult time
My husband had a motorcycle wreck June 12 and was in ICU for 32 days. Drue was his nurse some. She was the 1 of the 2, I wrote a recommendation on when we left. She was so good to him and to me. Even when she wasn’t his nurse she’d come in we’d talk about gardening, canning and sewing and she’d tell me how her mother & granny used to do it. She would tell me about Gary coaching and the grandson playing baseball and talk about Kelly. I only knew her a short time, but she made a lasting impression on me. I grieve with you for the loss of a very special lady.
Thank you, Brenda Jeffers
I only found out about Drue's passing after the fact and I was shocked and saddened! She was a wonderful nurse and a beautiful person inside and out. I had the pleasure of meeting her while I was working in the monitor room several yrs ago in ICU, and she was always so kind to co-workers, patients, and families. I would love to see her smiling face come in the door at the beginning of her shift, because she was always cheerful no matter what, and made you smile as well. She will truly be missed by her co-workers and her passing will be a loss for all. My thougts and prayers go out to her friends and family!
Gary, I pray that you can take some comfort in knowing how much Drue cherished her family. She was so proud of all of you. I will never forget when you two first started dating and then years later we worked together in the unit. She was truely a wonderful spirit and I loved her dearly. She touched so many, many lives in a positive way. You gave her a beautiful service just the way she wanted it. God bless and comfort you all in the days and years ahead.
Mona Reed
Drue was a special person and a great nurse. She loved her family and spoke of them often. Weather you knew Drue for a long time or just briefly, you couldn't help loving her. As a nurse she inspired other nurses to strive for greatness, not for praise or selfishness, but because all patients deserve our best. We will dearly miss you but will meet again in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Gary and Kelly and the rest of your family.
We have lost a pure heart that cannot be compared to any other. Drue was such a vital part of our lives. She will be so greatly missed by everyone. Her spirit was and will remain a part of what is good and positive about us all. She was a caring compassionate "true blue" human being and the finest of role models. Her big beautiful brown eyes were filled with love and there was a comforting light that shined from within when she spoke to someone. Her quick whit and sense of humor delighted us all. We all spent so many great times together sharing stories of the adventures in our lives and love for our families. Drue loved her family so much and adored Tobin and Katrina. She would beam anytime she spoke of them. Drue is and always will be admired and loved so much. Everyone was in awe of her intelligence and grace. We all knew that no matter what came our way that when Drue was with us it would be fine. We are blessed and better people because of her. I will always think of her with great respect, love and admiration.
Barbara Armstrong
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