Betty Wright Harrell

Betty Wright Harrell, 88, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Verneau Thomas Harrell, son-in-law, Marty Mozingo; grandson, Martin Mozingo and her parents, Lofton and Lucy Wright and a sister, Judy Braddy.

Betty is survived by her daughters, Deborah Mozingo, Sharon Otten, Pam Whitehead (Jerry) and Tammy Harrell; brother, Johnnie Wright (Nita); granddaughter-in-law, Tori Mozingo; grandchildren, Brian Mozingo, Casey Thomas, A. C. Pegram (Lori), Tommy Otten (Michelle), Daniel Otten, Mikey Otten (Karla), Stuart Whitehead (Katie), Steven Whitehead (Connie), Codi Autry (Rebecca), Alexis Gillus (Anthony) and Jared Lynch; great-grandchildren, Samantha (Josh), Courtney (David), Bryson, Easton, Blake, Valerie, Alayna, Haley, Blake H., Ethan, Bentley, Kenslee, Peter, Theo, Ava and Grey; great-great-grandchildren, Piper, Rylee and Jasper.

The family would like to thank her caregivers of many years, Greensville Health and Rehab staff and Moore’s Home Health.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 20 at First Christian Church, 427 Ruritan Dr. in Emporia where the family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.