Juanita Wright Ingram

Juanita Wright Ingram, daughter of the late Eddie Wright Jr. and Tillie Godwin, slipped away peacefully on Wednesday morning at Wake Medical Hospital.

Juanita was real in every sense of the word. She was the one who’d tell you the truth straight with no chaser, make you laugh when you weren’t even trying to smile, and keep you grounded whether you asked for it or not. She walked through life with that mix of strength, humor, and stubborn fire that everybody who loved her knew all too well. Juanita didn’t sugarcoat, didn’t fake it, and didn’t bend for anybody — and that’s exactly why folks loved her.

She leaves to honor her life and legacy one son, Damien S. Wright of the home; one brother, Andre Wright of Four Oaks; one sister, Marva Godwin of Durham, NC; and her only remaining aunt, Shirley Anderson. She was blessed with three grandchildren—Dequanta S. Wright, Devonte S. Degraffenreid, and Shanaya T. Graham—and two great-grandchildren, Samaria A. Wright and Khalon S. Wright, who were truly her heart. She also leaves behind two nephews, Andre Wright Jr. of Raleigh NC and Robert Taylor-Godwin of Durham NC.

Juanita will be remembered for her strength, her quick wit, her “say-it-like-it-is” spirit, and the way she loved — not always loud, but always real. She was a force, she was a presence, and she leaves behind stories, laughter, and memories that her family will hold onto forever.