Eunella Mae Wright

Eunella "Nellie" Mae Wright, 81, of Saint James, died on September 27, 2026, at her home.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:00 am at First Lutheran Church in Saint James with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Saint James. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

Nellie was born on December 6, 1944, to Ervin and Evelyn (Sorensen) Wright in Saint James. She attended and graduated from Saint James High School in 1962. She started working for the Good Samaritan Society in Saint James part time in housekeeping and kitchen. In 1977, Nellie went full-time as a cook retiring in 2011 after 43 years of service.

In her free time, Nellie enjoyed shopping, traveling, watching sports, and visiting with family and friends.

Nellie is survived by her sisters-in-law, Irene Wright, Joline Wright and Joni Wright; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Eunice Wiederhoeft, Elaine Panzer, Elwood Wright, Eldora Wolle, Eldon Wright, and Everette Wright.