Lavon Wright's obituary , Passed away on October 31, 2026 in Pontiac, Illinois

Lavon Wright

January 17, 1925 - October 31, 2026 (101 years old)

Pontiac, Illinois

Lavon Wright's obituary , Passed away on October 31, 2026 in Pontiac, Illinois

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Calvert & Martin Funeral Homes - Chatsworth Chapel

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Lavon Wright

January 17, 1925 - October 31, 2026 (101 years old)

Pontiac, Illinois

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Lavon Wright Obituary

Lavon Wright of Pontiac, Illinois passed away on October 31, 2026. Lavon, born on January 17, 1925, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Chester Moore and Addie Moore (Roney); her spouse Merlyn Wright; her son Terry L. Wright; her siblings, Charles Moore, Marvin Moore, Helen Behrends and John Moore; her son-in-law Arthur Miller; and her granddaughter Kathryn Wright Cunion.

She is survived by: her children, Paul S. Wright Sr. (Susan K.) of North Olmsted, OH, Robert C. Wright (Vickie) of Cullom, IL, Ronald M. Wright of Pontiac, IL and Tina Miller of Angleton, TX; her grandchildren, Nicole Wright, Rochelle Skye-Rexford, Margie Wright-McGowan (James), Paul S. Wright, Jr. (Catherine), John W. Wright, Aimee Wright, Carissa Firmand (Ryan), Christopher Wright, Angie Wright, Frank Wright (Michelle), Brenda Pursley (Robert), Arthur "Dwayne" Miller and Aaron Miller; her great grandchildren, Will III, Jessica, Susan, Roger, Paul III, John, Addison, Owen, Dakota, Mikayla, Tristan, Payton, Kazz and Cali; her great great grandchildren, Joseph, Rosalynn, Adaleighn and Brenley; her sister-in-law Deneyce Brantley; and her daughter-in-law Valerie Wright. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 6th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Kempton Methodist Church. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 6th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

Memorials in Lavon's memory may be made to the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Calvert & Martin Funeral Homes - Chatsworth Chapel



Fri

Nov 06

Visitation

10:00 AM

Kempton Methodist Church

Fri

Nov 06

Funeral service

12:00 PM

Kempton Methodist Church

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