Lavina Shirley Wright

Lavina Shirley Wright, 88, of Manito, passed away at her home at 4:00 a.m., on Monday, July 14, 2025. She was born January 12, 1937, near Bemidji, Minnesota, on the Red Lake Indian Reservation, to Ole and Laura (Johnson) Lene. She married Raymond Charles Wright on Aprl 26, 1969. He preceded her in death on May 3, 2002.

Mrs. Wright is survived by two sons: Raymond (Charlene) Wright II, of Manito, and Damon Kenny of Bradenton, Florida; three grandchildren: April Wright, Raymond Wright III, and Breanna Pack; five great-grandchildren: Ariel Thompson, Leonidas Thompson, Paisley Pack, Mia Pack, and Remington Pack; as well as one sister, Barbara Quirk, of Gray Eagle, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and eight siblings: Leroy Lene, Judy White, Glady Walker, Shirley Linberg, Kenny Lene, Bonnie Ross, Lorraine Smith, and Archie Lene.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Spring Lake Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Maas-Hurley Funeral Home, in Manito, is in charge of arrangements.