Virginia Newbold Wright

  Virginia "Ginny" Newbold Wright, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, healer and friend graced the world with her indomitable spirit from September 19, 1938, until her passing on May 20, 2023, in Gainesville, Florida. In her final days, Ginny was surrounded by love and all of her family singing her to Glory. Born as a twin to her beloved sister Barbara in the city of Philadelphia, the bond she shared with her twin was a precious thread woven throughout the tapestry of her life. Her departure has left a void in the hearts of those who loved her, but her spirit will continue to live on through the memories, the lessons and crocheted doilies she left behind.

She will be mourned by her children; (Stephen (Tammy) Wright of Renner, SD, Cynthia (Robert Sanson) Wright of Saratoga Springs, NY, Pamela Brownstein of Alachua, FL, Christine (Billy) Wilson of Bronson FL. Her Grandchildren (Troy and Jon Wright), Taylor (Brita) Sanson, Keenan Gray, Megan Dewey, Jordan (Christienna) Brownstein, Brandon (Emily) and Briana Wilson and her “greats” Bailey and Amelia Sanson, Jasmine Jeffreys, Ocean and Ezra Brownstein and Brandon and Olivia Wilson.

She is survived by sisters, Barbara Davis of Williston, FL, Carol Wright of Williston FL, Suzanne (Bert) Linkonis of Richmond, VA, Lorraine (Frank) Giattini of Downingtown, PA.

Ginny's childhood was brightened by the close-knit bond she shared with her four sisters: her cherished twin, and their older and younger siblings. Growing up together in the energetic pulse of Philadelphia and Long Island, they built an unbreakable sisterhood. Whether they were sharing laughter, dreams, or just the everyday adventures of childhood, these five girls formed a circle of love and friendship that stood the test of time. Ginny's relationship with her twin, Barbara, was particularly special, their lives forever intertwined in that profound bond only twins can understand.

Virginia's dedication to her faith and community was unwavering. Cherished in her nursing career as an RN, she didn’t retire until her late 70s. Nurse Gin Fuzzy Wuzzy’s nurturing touch extended to her garden, her compost heap, a flock of 30 chickens, and her much loved pets, Buddy and Lucy. She was an avid volunteer at the Helping Hands food ministry. Virginia loved Jesus, her church family, singing, teaching VBS, leading Sunday school. Her joy extended to multiple choirs, playing the guitar, flute, and puppetry.

A woman of many passions, she soared the skies on one of the first Concorde flights to London in 1976.

Virginia's unique quirk of placing placemats under everything in her house was a testament to her appreciation for color and beauty. It was a small habit that revealed so much about her personality - a person who found joy in the simplest of things and spread that joy around her.

Endlessly interested, Ginny's gifts lay in her ability to create meaningful connections with nearly everyone she encountered. Her life-long quest for the perfect gluten-free cupcake was an enduring testament to her joy in the small pleasures of life.

Virginia Wright's life is an enduring tapestry of love, faith, and compassion. As we mourn her passing, we also celebrate a life well-lived, a life that touched many, and a life that will continue to inspire. Her legacy will thrive in the hearts of her children, her grand and great-grandchildren, her dear twin sister, extended family members, her pets, and the countless lives she touched in her community.

Charitable donations in Ginny’s honor can be made to: The Children’s Table, Archer, FL.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time. Virginia, you will be missed, but your spirit lives on in every life you have touched.