Mary Lou Wright

Mary Lou Wright, 87, Shawnee, KS passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merrriam, KS.

Mary Lou was born March 9, 1932 in Yates Center, KS to Kenneth and Juanita Adams. She grew up in Oklahoma City, OK and earned her BA at Oklahoma State University. In October 1956, Mary Lou married Dr. Thomas B. Wright, D.C. in Kansas City, KS. They raised their family in Merriam, KS where he had his Chiropractic practice for 57 years, of which she was a strong supporter

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Thomas B. Wright on Dec. 11, 2007. Survivors include her daughters, Drs. Kim (Mike) Shara, Lenexa, KS and Terri (Mike) Hatfield, Paola, KS; brother, John (Carol) Adams, Edmond, OK; five grandchildren, Ashley (Calvin) Shara, Tommy (Bri) Shara, J.J. Shara, Amanda (Dusty) Younger, and John Hatfield; four great grandchildren, Hailey and Carter Mahoney, Aubriella Gamm and Griffin Shara; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend.

Memorial visitation will be 2-3:00 p.m. followed by memorial services at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 24 at the Abundant Life Church, 12400 Antioch, Overland Park, KS 66213.

Memorial contributions may be made to either the church or Shawnee Presbyterian Church, 6837 Nieman Rd., Shawnee, KS 66203.