Penelope Wright

Penelope Wright, age 58, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at her home in Des Moines.

Penny was born October 17, 1963 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Walter and Ester Hunt. She graduated from high school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After high school, she worked various jobs before finding her calling in day care. She moved to Des Moines and began working at Tiny Tots Daycare, which she did for around 8 years. She then opened her own daycare, Penny’s Kids, which she owned and operated for around 20 years. After that, Penny’s greatest job was being a stay-at-home grandma.

Penny married Cameron Wright in 1982 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. During this time, two children were born, and they welcomed many other foster children into their home as well. Penny enjoyed listening to country music, scrapbooking, camping, photography, traveling, and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She was a longtime member of Rose Temple Elks #33.

She is survived by her husband, Cameron Wright; children, Patrick Wright (daughter-in-law, Katie Blades), Janelle Wright, NeChelle Moore, DeBryTae Smith, and LeTesha Clark; grandchildren, Anna Wright, Allison Wright, Ryan Wright, and Erin Keys; sisters, Becky Hand and Theresa Bernard; brothers, Joe Grabill, Dave Hunt, James Hunt, and R. T. Hunt; and many nieces, nephews, other loving family and countless friends.

Penny was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ester Hunt; daughter, Chekesha Clark; and her brother, Chuck Hand.

Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., followed by funeral service at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.

Contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Penny.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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