Martha Stewart Wright, 76, of Valdese, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Taylor Home Care following a period of declining health.

Martha was born October 25, 1949 in Mitchell County, a daughter of the late George and Rose Butner Stewart. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in passing by her husband, Jimmy Allen Wright; a son, Johnny Wright; a grandson, Josh Wright; a granddaughter, Angel Wright; brothers, Harry Stewart, Frank Stewart, Charles Stewart, Lewis Stewart, Jimmy Stewart, and June Stewart; and sisters, Carrie Stewart, Dorothy Sparks, and Virginia Jones.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Chestley Wright (Beth), Jerry Wright (Jennifer), and April Woody; daughter-in-law, Tammy Wright; brother, Tommy Stewart; sisters, Mary Dodgen and Grace Robinson; and grandchildren, Ashley Lee, Sarah Carter, Lance Wright, Brian Wright, Katilin Hoyle, Heather Wright, Brooklyn Wright, Michael Smith, and Tylar Smith; greatgrandchildren, June Wright, Aubrey Wright, Dylan Wright, Caedyn Hoyle, Waylon Hoyle, Amelia Hall, Carson Carter, and Nevaeh Carter.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Pastor Randall Honeycutt officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Service.

Heritage Funeral service & Crematory is assisting the family.