Dorothy LaRue Wright

Dorothy LaRue Wright, 86, of Parkton, MD, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Towson, MD. Born on June 22, 1940, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Bond and Elizabeth LaRue (Nyquist) Wittig. She was the beloved wife of 67 years to Norman Wilson Wright, Sr.

Dorothy will be remembered for the love, kindness, and friendship she shared with everyone around her. She enjoyed 70 wonderful years alongside her beloved husband. She took great pride in her career, beginning as a teller and working her way up to Vice President of the bank. A talented artist, Dorothy found joy in crocheting, card making, and painting, as well as reading and spending time with those she loved. She was a faithful member of Maryland Line United Methodist Church, a wonderful friend, and a great cook who always enjoyed bringing family together. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

Surviving her in addition to her husband are children: Dena Haslup and husband Kenneth, Norman W. Wright, Jr., grandchildren: Magen, Cody, Michael, Joshua, Jordan, and Averil, great-grandchildren: Kammie, Kaiden, Wrenley, Colton, and Kyrus. She is also survived by her siblings: Art Bond and Debbie Hintz, and many nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was predeceased by her sisters-in-law: Lorraine Thompson and Dorothy Dawson, and brother-in-law: Harry Wright, Jr.

The family will receive visitors on Thursday, November 12, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm, at on Friday, November 13, from 10-10:30 am, at the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., 11605 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills, MD, where a funeral service will begin at 10:30 am.

Interment to follow in Taylorsville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Taylorsville, MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to the Maryland Line United Methodist Church, 21500 York Rd, Freeland, MD 21053.