Amanda Ruth Mitchell Wright passed from this life on Thursday, May 21, 2026, and by faith is with our Heavenly Father. She was born on November 1, 1953, in Winchester. Ruth was preceded in death by her daddy, Robert L. Mitchell; and beloved sisters, Betty Gail Mitchell Stephens and Emily Joyce Mitchell Judge. She is survived by her devoted husband and best friend of forty-nine years, Thomas Wayne Wright of Winchester. They were married August 7, 1976. She is also survived by her mother, Cordie Mitchell Duncan; and brother, Byron Mitchell (Cynthia Ann) of Winchester. Ruth was a 1971 graduate of Franklin County High School, 1973 graduate of Motlow College, and 1975 graduate of Tennessee Technological University. Wayne and Ruth resided in Murfreesboro, Tennessee for thirty years. She worked at Rich Products Corporation in accounting and purchasing until she retired in 2012 at which time they moved back to Franklin County. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist faith, where she had many friends and family. She believed in the amazing blood of Jesus Christ. Romans 6:23, “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” She loved the natural wonders of this nation that God created and enjoyed taking care of her patio and yard flowers. She loved rain and her mood was happiest on a rainy day. Visitation will be from 1-2pm on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with interment at Union Grove Cemetery. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.
