Jeanette Layman Wright

Jeanette Layman (Shorter) Wright passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 due to pancreatic cancer. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank B., Jr. and Mary Naff Layman; her daughter Andrea Jeanette Dodson; her sister, Sheri Layman Fecher (2009) and her brother, Ben Layman (2014). She is survived by her loving husband, Charles D. Wright, Sr.; her children, Ray Dodson and his wife, Glenda; Susan Shorter Hogan and her husband, Ronnie; Michael E. Dodson; Alisha Ayers and Robby Clark; and Sarabeth Shorter. Her grandchildren Kendall & Kara Dodson, Michelle Clonce and her husband, Andrew and their 3 children; Luke Hogan; Kyle and Kendra Ayers. She is also survived by her sister Marilee Taylor; her sister (-in-law), Sandra H. Layman; and her brother-in-law Don Fecher and his wife, Lynne. When Jeanette and Charles were married in April 2011, it was a real blessing to include his sons as part of their family: Tim Wright; Danny Wright and Deborah Perdue; Robert and Tonia Wright and their son, Joshua; and Steve and Sonia Wright and their daughter Kristen. She is also survived by special aunts and uncles and several nieces and nephews. Jeanette was born and raised on Buzzard Rock Dairy Farm. Most of her life was spent living there. She was happiest, at all ages, going with her Dad whenever she could. Even after her children were born, they spent many Sunday afternoons in the back of his pick-up truck riding around/helping with errands or riding horses. Jeanette was a graduate of Virginia Western Community College and attended Bridgewater College. She retired from Wachovia Bank (now Wells Fargo) in 2009. Prior to Wachovia, she was employed by Pioneer Title. During her years at Pioneer Title, Jeanette was a member of the Roanoke Valley Secretaries Association and was named Secretary of the Year in 1987. Jeanette was a longtime member of Antioch Church of the Brethren where she directed the Children's Choir, served on the Church Board and served in many other capacities. She also loved her monthly gatherings with her Class of 62 girls. We would like to thank the staff at Blue Ridge Cancer Care, especially Dr. William Fintel and Liz Scaggs and all the amazing staff at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospice. We really appreciate all the wonderful friends of Jeanette that helped with transportation, food, and care taking. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Creative Therapy Care (Mona's Ark), 8249 Williamson Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019 or to the World Hunger Auction, c/o Antioch Church of the Brethren, 2996 Callaway Road, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. Funeral services will be conducted at Antioch Church of the Brethren 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 2016 with Pastor Eric Anspaugh and others officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Her family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Flora Funeral Service, S. Main St. Rocky Mount, VA.