CAROL ANN WRIGHT

MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia - Carol Ann Wright, 85, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

She was born on Aug. 13, 1937, in Washington, D.C., to the late William Francis and Jean Benton Conway.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, retired U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Daniel "Dan" Wright.

Carol Ann is survived by two children, Leslee Scott "Scottie" Wright (Andrew "Drew" Lafayette Tenser V) of Mechanicsville and Christopher Daniel Wright Jr. of Suwanee, Georgia; four grandchildren, Alexandra Conway Tenser, Andrew Lafayette Tenser VI, Christopher Daniel Wright III and Grace Ann Wright; brother, William Francis Conway Jr. (Lydia); as well as nieces, nephews and extended family.

Carol Ann was raised in Sumter and attended Converse College in Spartanburg. After marrying her husband, they lived around the world, where she served the U.S. Air Force as an officer's spouse, fundraising for the military and civilian families and welcoming new families to new assignments for 28 years. Carol Ann and Dan retired in 1983 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, where they enjoyed living on Poquito Bayou for 35 years. She was active in community life as a volunteer with the Red Cross, American Cancer Society, NW Symphony Guild and the FWB Chamber of Commerce. Carol Ann enjoyed her bridge club, gourmet cooking club, Fort Walton Beach Yacht Club and playing golf with her pink golf bag.

The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the help and display of compassion and love from the dedicated staff at Harmony of Hanover Assisted Living. We will miss our beloved "Bon-Bon," her beautiful smile and her southern charm.

Services and a celebration of her life will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date, where she will be buried with her husband.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warriors Project at woundedwarriorproject.org.

Expressions of love and sympathy may be left and viewed online at bennettfuneralhomes.com.