Deana Rae Wright, 39, of Richmond, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 7, 2023, after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Deana was born on February 22, 1983, in Richmond, the daughter of Jeff L. and Peggy L. (Summers) Powell.  She was united in marriage to Justin Wright of Norborne in April of 2019, they later divorced.

Survivors include her children: son, Kayden Wright; daughter, Lilleigh Wright, bonus daughter, Alaina Hahn, all of the home; fiancé, Alex Hahn of Turney; parents, Jeff and Peggy Powell of Richmond; brother, Brian (Brandi) Powell of Rayville; sister, Tara (Duane) O'Dell of Hale; nieces and nephews: Dylan Powell, Emmalee O'Dell, Alli Powell, Tori O'Dell, Cobi Powell and Cale O'Dell; and several aunts and uncles.

Deana was reared and educated in Richmond and graduated in the Class of 2001.  After high school, she attended Maple Woods Community College.  She was not afraid of hard work.  She was a hard worker and had her first job at age 14.  Over the years, she had worked at Super 8 Hotel in Richmond, Casey's, was a waitress at several local restaurants, Henkel, Remington in Lexington, Labor Max in Kearney, Spartan Logistics in KCMO and also at a daycare in Kansas City.  Deana was of the Christian faith.  She loved being a mother, aunt and truly enjoyed her children, nieces and nephews.  She enjoyed music, going to concerts, traveling, spending time with her family and going to Starbucks.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Deana Wright's Children's Memorial Fund.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the First Baptist Church in Richmond, with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. with services to follow at 11:00 a.m.  Inurnment will be at a later date. Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements.  Please remember to share your memories of Deana with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com