Ophelia Adele Leigh-Wright's obituary , Passed away on March 30, 2026 in Portsmouth, Virginia

Ophelia Adele Leigh-Wright

September 6, 1944 - March 30, 2026 (81 years old)

Portsmouth, Virginia

Ophelia Adele Leigh-Wright's obituary , Passed away on March 30, 2026 in Portsmouth, Virginia

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Ophelia Adele Leigh-Wright

September 6, 1944 - March 30, 2026 (81 years old)

Portsmouth, Virginia

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Ophelia Adele Leigh-Wright Obituary

The passing of Ophelia Adele Leigh-Wright (Portsmouth, Virginia) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 30, 2026 at the age of 81. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ophelia Adele Leigh-Wright to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Sally Duggins, Sr. and James Duggins; and her siblings, Shirley Hines and George Duggins. She is survived by: her siblings, James Duggins (Linda) and Michelle "Peaches" Duggins Murphy of Portsmouth, VA; her daughter Emily (Shaun) of Chesapeake, VA; her stepdaughter Tracy Gales; her granddaughters, Malani Murrell and Bryna Gales; her nieces and nephews, Shanita Langston, Michael Murphy, Glen Lawson, Russell Edwards, Jr., Dwayne Duggins, Stacey Ellis, Valarie Duggins Chambers, Shana Duggins and Bing; her sister-in-law Blanche Duggins; and her godchildren, David Smith, Helena Garder, Devon Lloyd, Brenda Jones, Renee Thomas, Lil Bonita DeVille, Keith DeVille, Sharron Golson, Marva Serrano, Lydia Worrell, Evangelist Bonita DeVille, Almeta Chavis, Loretta Jones and Catherine Britt.

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Mon

Apr 13

Visitation

Portsmouth Chapel
5605 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701

Tue

Apr 14

Celebration of life

Greater Metropolitan AME Zion Church
822 E Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504

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