Carolyn Wright (Dearing)

Carolyn Wright (Dearing) died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on April 21st. 2021 at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband George Wright.

Carolyn was born in Shattuck, Oklahoma on March 10th, 1939 to Wilson Troy Dearing and Olive Marie (Eggleston) Dearing of Arnett, Oklahoma.  Carolyn had the gifts of excelling academically as well as in many sports. She grew up with a loving and hard-working family in western Oklahoma, with a very large extended family.

Carolyn is survived by her daughters Kimberly Wright Spivey and Kelly Wright Liddell, Son-in-law James Liddell, Jr.; Grandchildren Gabriella Spivey, Simone Spivey, Jackson Liddell and Abigail Liddell; Sisters Mona Trice and Patti Matney; Brother Craig Dearing and a very large extended family of cousins, nieces and nephews.

Carolyn began her college studies at Oklahoma State University and then later transferred to Northwestern University in Alva, Oklahoma where she graduated with a degree in Education. Carolyn later went on to get her Masters of Education from The University of Central Oklahoma and would have many years as a counselor in the Putnam City School District.

Carolyn met George Wright (Omaha, Nebraska) in Oklahoma City and they were married in 1965. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother and always a devoted volunteer in many organizations.  She enjoyed gardening (later became a Master Gardener), playing tennis, reading, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Carolyn was a blessing and a gift to her family and to all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nature Conservancy, Sierra Club or Palomar: Oklahoma City’s Family Justice Center