Mary Louise Wright, 90, of Olney, passed away on March 28, 2016 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.  Graveside services at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Olney, IL.

Mary was born December 24, 1925 in Richland Co. Illinois daughter of Edward and Elva (Smith) Drewes.  She married Donald "Jeff" Wright on June 9, 1951 in Olney, IL. He preceded her in death on October 2, 1983.

Mary was retired from Farm Credit Services where she was a branch secretary. She enjoyed being a mother and grandmother. She was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney.

She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Gady of Urbana, IL; son, Michael Wright and wife Sally of Cobden, IL; grandchildren, Mattison Perez, Jefferson Wright, and Brian (Katy) Scherer; great grandchildren, Logan, Joshua and Hannah Scherer.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Barbara Scherer; granddaughter, Jennifer Scherer; brother, George Drewes and sister, Martha Kocher.

Olney Daily Mail (IL) obituary posted - March 30, 2016