Helen Wright

Helen Wright, age 80, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her home in Portland. 

Helen was born Aug. 1, 1943, in Hamilton County, Indiana, the daughter of Edward “Bud” and Marjorie (White) Cottingham. Helen was co-owner with her husband of J&M Construction and she retired from Createc in 2005. She attended New Beginnings Holiness Church.

Helen married James “Jimmy” Wright on Aug. 26, 1960, and he passed away on Oct. 10, 2010. 

Survivors include:

Her children — Steven Wright (Cathy), rural Portland, Indiana, and Elizabeth Kay Coleman (husband: Berry), Troy, Ohio 

One sister — Sue Boughman, Portland, Indiana 

Four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren

Visitation will be held on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Pastor Randy Smith will officiate and burial will follow at Green Park Cemetery in Portland. 

Memorials may be directed to New Beginnings Holiness Church. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.