Sandra Hanna Wright, 68, of White Sulphur Springs, WV, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at her residence.
She was born on April 20, 1949, in Miami Beach, FL, to the late Norma Hanna and Emanuel Feldman.
Sandy earned her master’s degree at American University. She worked as a literature and drama teacher, in both private and public school systems, including the District of Columbia Public Schools for more than 20 years. She was “a traveler, not a tourist.” Her favorite places to visit were Canada, Britain, and Italy. She had a kind heart as well, donating annually to Greenpeace, The Wounded Warrior Project, Southern Poverty Law Center, and other organizations.
Survivors include her son, John Wright; brother, George Hanna; and beloved dachshund, Tess.
There will be a celebration of life ceremony on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at 1 p.m. at the Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in White Sulphur Springs, with Father Jim Conyers officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor may be made to one of the organizations listed above.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in White Sulphur Springs is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary originally published in the January 30, 2018 edition of The West Virginia Daily News.
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