Mary Helen Wright Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mary Helen Wright of Durant, Oklahoma, who passed away on January 9, 2025, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Mary Helen Wright or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Floyd Shepard and Lois Shepard (Whitfield); her husband Lyle Wright; her son Randall Lee Duke; her grandson Gene A. Whitley; and her children-in-law, Theresa Duke and Gene Allen Whitley.

She is survived by: her children, James Duke of Sherman, Texas, Malinda Whitley of Durant, Oklahoma, Michael Duke (Mary) of Cartwright, Oklahoma, Tammy Reynolds (Randy Reynolds) of Colbert, Oklahoma and Cecil Duke (Lori) of Durant, Oklahoma.; her grandchildren, Wesley Miller of Mead, Matthew Miller (Pam) of Silo, Chris Duke of California, Randi Jo Duke of Durant, Noah Duke of Cartwright, Audrea Breeden (Johnny) of Calera, Stasha Burola (Frank) of Colbert, Dana Duke of Durant, Stormy Wesley (Ernie) of Kentucky, Roxanne Duke of Durant, Alexis Weatherford (Josh) of Durant, Danica Qguin of Colbert, Jessica Whitley of Platter, Baylee Whitley and Koby Lemmones of Colbert, Oklahoma.; her great grandchildren, Greyson Weatherford, Alivia Jeffries, Autumn Huendergardt, Devon Huendergardt, Tammy Miller, Madeline Denham, Karli Hawkins, Iva Miller, William Miller, Weston, Madi Denham, Charlee Jo Wesley, Saydee Wesley and Tate Wesley; and her great great grandchildren, Sophie, Liam, Emma, Kimberlynn, Jeffrey, Molly, Callie, Dawson, Sawyer, Jesse and Katlynn.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral Home (121 N 5th Ave, Durant, OK 74701). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 from 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM.