Melissa Wright Obituary
We announce the death of Melissa Wright (Pound, Virginia), who passed away on October 8, 2026, at the age of 58. Melissa will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melissa Wright to pay them a last tribute.
She is survived by: her parents, Jim Osborne (Jimbo) and Lauretta Osborne (Larty); her sisters, Rhonda Mullins and Tina Maggard; her sister-in-law Lisa Tye; her nieces and nephews, Ashley Scholl and Kenny Wright; her parents-in-law, George and Barbara Wright; and her grandchildren, Landon Wright and Lilly Wright.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Baker Funeral Home (11316 Riverside Dr, Pound, VA 24279).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Missy's memory to the Columbia Youth Basketball Association, which she proudly supported for over 30 years.
