Gertrude Louise Jenkins Wright, 83 of Grover, NC, passed away on May 22, 2018 at Wendover Hospice, Shelby, NC. Born in Gaston County NC, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Lee and Gertrude Bessie (Mason) Jenkins. She was also preceded in death by her brother Ernest Lee Jenkins, Jr. and infant sister Marie Jenkins. Gertrude was a member of Kings Mountain Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed dancing and traveling, especially to Lake Norman. She also enjoyed dressing up each Halloween where she made her own costumes and hosted a wiener roast for her family and friends. Gertrude was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend.

SURVIVORS: Son: Talmadge "Tam" Wright and wife Pat, Grover, NC;

Son: John Wright and wife Cathy, Kings Mtn, NC

Daughter: Patricia "Patsy" Ware and husband Timothy "Tim", Grover, NC

Son: Barry "Ott" Wright and wife Lisa, Kings Mtn, NC

7 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, May 26, 2018 11:00 AM , Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel officiated by Pastor Eddie Gray and Pastor Scott Hardin

VISITATION: Friday, May 25, 2018 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Harris Funeral Home

INTERNMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

MEMORIALS: Cleveland Pines Nursing Center Activity Fund, 1404 N Lafayette Street, NC 28150 and Cleveland County Relay for Life.

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA