Kaci Lea-Ann Wright

Kaci Lea-Ann Wright, 41, ascended to Heaven to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ on January 6, 2022. Kaci was the daughter of Eva Cassidy Wright and Larry Dale Wright. She had one sibling, Christopher Dale Wright, whom she loved greatly and counted as her best friend. She had a special place in her heart for her nephew, Sebastian Xavier Wright, and her niece Ellie Chrystene Bigham.
Kaci’s passion in life was learning and serving. She was a voracious reader, who often chose books centered on advancing her walk with Christ. In fact, just before her death she was anxiously awaiting the arrival of two books: Psalms 91 and The Secret. Kaci’s appetite for knowledge was unparalleled and made her conversation with others informed and delightful.
Her servant heart materialized in every interaction Kaci had with others. She was determined to take difficult situations and make them better for those she knew and those unknown to her. In Kaci’s view, there were no strangers in life—just people yet to know. Kaci’s love for her neighbor was true and pure. She often took what she had and gave it to others. Without fail and no matter the situation, Kaci exercised the Golden Rule.
Kaci’s warm personality, inviting demeanor, and caring spirit made her a favorite of all who knew her and loved her. She was someone whose presence made the day brighter and the load easier to bear. Her loving spirit touched many lives, leaving a legacy of hope, faith, and charity.
She delighted in taking care of her Boxer puppy, Jax. His playful and gregarious nature complimented the way Kaci approached life. Life was to be lived to the fullest and every minute enjoyed to the last second. The two of them were inseparable.
Surviving family members include her parents, Larry and Eva Wright; brother,Chris Wright; nephew, Xavier Wright; niece, Ellie Bigham; aunts: Barbara Grills (Wallace), Sandra Warrick, Rebecca Waldo (Frank), Margaret Messick (Kenneth), and Kathy Varner (Larry); uncles: Harold Wright (Phyllis), Hugh Wright (Debbie), and Mark Wright; many cherished cousins: Kandy Childress (Chip), Brian Waldo (Tina), Sam Mullins, Joseph Grills (Melissa), Timothy Mullins, Sarah Warrick; and lifelong friends.
Kaci is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Alma Cassidy; grandfather, Reverend Robert McNew Cassidy; paternal grandmother, Alfa Wright; grandfather, Earl Wright; nephew; Joaquin Wright; aunts, Vicki Mullins and Rhonda Wright; uncles, Wallace Grills and Larry Varner; and cousins, Brenton Wright, Joshua Warrick, Koby Messick, and Savannah Stair.
Visitation is planned for Monday, January 10 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Companion Funeral Home, 2415 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37320 with the funeral following the visitation. Pastor Frank Waldo will officiate the service. Honorary pallbearers include Chris Wright, Brian Waldo, Sam Mullins, Joseph Grills, and Timothy Mullins.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Appalachian Miles for Smiles (a dental ministry for those uninsured or underinsured), P.O. Box 3215, Kingsport, TN. 37660, or the Central Baptist Food Bank, 301 Carver Street, Kingsport, TN 37660.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit Companion Funeral Home at www.companionfunerals.com.