Mary Elizabeth Wright

Beth Wright, 63, of Siloam Springs, AR passed away at home on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Mary Elizabeth Bradfield Wright was born on October 18, 1959 in Rome, GA. After graduating from Coosa High School (1977), she went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Shorter University (1981) and a Master of Science degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from West Virginia University (2018). Beth had a long and very successful career in Healthcare Communications, Strategic Marketing, and Business Development which she dearly and deeply loved. She was a gifted speechwriter and storyteller, both skills which served her and the companies she represented to great effect. Beth began work first as a Public Relations intern at Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome, GA while still in college. She continued working and advancing for over 40 years, serving at the local community, regional, and corporate executive levels. She worked at HCA, LifePoint Hospitals, Capella Healthcare, and Community Health Systems until her medical leave and discharge. Beth’s positive attitude and impact continues to be felt through the many people she worked with and mentored over her long career. Beth volunteered and actively served throughout her life in a multitude of roles at organizations such as The United Way, Ride for Refuge, End Slavery Tennessee, You Have The Power, Inc., The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, and many others. She was a lifelong member of Toastmasters International where she won several awards at the local, National, and international levels and at Kiwanis International where she served in a variety of roles over many years. She was an active member and volunteer in a local church wherever she resided, especially at First Baptist Church of Rome, GA., Candies Creek Baptist Church in Charleston, TN., Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, TN. and New Life Church of Siloam Springs, AR. She particularly loved serving in children’s ministry and missions; two of her most treasured memories were serving alongside two of her nieces on international mission trips to Haiti and Uganda. Beth was predeceased by her grandparents, Alvin & Mary Bradfield of West Point, GA. and Raymond and Lucille Holley of Valley, AL. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Marcus David Wright in Siloam Springs, AR., her parents, Claborn & Ann Bradfield of Rome, GA., her sister, Holly Bradfield of Rome, GA., her brother, Jim Bradfield (Carol), of Lagrange, GA., and several nieces and nephews, each of whom were uniquely special to her. She is also survived by extended family including numerous beloved aunts, cousins, and in-laws. A memorial service will be held in Rome, GA. on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at The First Baptist Church of Rome, with visitation outside of the church afterwards. Service time is 1:00 pm EST (12 noon CST). The First Baptist Church of Rome 100 East Fourth Avenue Rome, GA 30161 W: www.FBCRome.com P: (706)291-6850 For those individuals who are unable to attend the service in person, you will be able to view the live-stream of the service at: http://fbcrome.com/live-worship/ Following the service, a recording will be available on the First Baptist Church YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@firstbaptistchurchrome4387/streams In lieu of flowers and per Beth’s wishes, the family requests donations be made to Compassion International at https://www.compassion.com/ways-to-donate.htm or to the International Mission Board at https://www.imb.org/generosity/give-now/. Both are organizations and causes that were dear and meaningful to Beth and that she personally invested in and supported over the years.

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Mary Elizabeth Wright

October 18, 1959 - February 25, 2023