Helen Wright Obituary
The memory of Helen Wright of Tatum, South Carolina, who passed away on April 18, 2026 at the age of 78, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hinnon J. Smith and Myrtle L. Watson Smith; her former husband Wesley Dean Wright; and her siblings, Leo Smith, Odell "Buck" Watson, Irene Nolan, Christine Allen and Kathleen Sanders.
She is survived by: her husband Maxcy Atkinson; her children, Jerry Godwin (Suzanne) of Bennettsville, Joey Godwin of Bennettsville, Joann Pruitt (Chino) of Bennettsville and April Godwin (Scottie Berry) of Bennettsville; her brother Ronnie Smith of Hartsville; her stepchildren, Ronny Atkinson of Louisiana and Toni Tew (Darryl) of Laurinburg; her grandchildren, Lee Godwin, Terry Godwin, Johnathon Grooms, Heather Grooms, Melanie Leaird and Robert Leaird; and her great grandchildren, Allie Webster, Macie Webster, Preston Godwin, Jocelyn Godwin, Justin Godwin, Grady Leaird and Johnny Brogle. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
