Sharon Wright-Beai, 81, of Westfield passed away March 13, 2023.  She was born January 4, 1942, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Carl Edward and Margaret (Rickenbach) Keithley.

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Sharon graduated with Bachelor and Master Degrees of Education from Indiana University.  She was a beloved, long-time 1st grade teacher with Westfield Washington Schools.  She was a talented dancer, especially ballet; loved spending time in the outdoors at her pool or in her garden, cultivating the most beautiful flowers; but above all else her greatest enjoyment was being surrounded by family, friends, and doting on her nine cherished grandchildren.

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She is survived by her three children, Aaron (Leeza) Wright; Nancy (Matt) Stephens, Mary (Mike) Schroeder; nine grandchildren; Sophia, Brody, Jackson, Luke, Ava, Grace, Ella, Scarlett, and Hunter; sister, Dona Kelley; nephew, John (Beth) Kelley; two great nephews, David Kelley and Matthew (Stephanie) Kelley; and former spouse, Ronald Wright.  She was preceded in passing by her husband, Frank Beai.

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A Celebration of Life will be from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2023, at Flanner Buchanan – Hamilton Memorial Park (Prairie Waters), 4180 Westfield Road.  Memorial contributions may be to the Westfield Education Foundation.  Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.flannerbuchanan.com.

 

Westfield Washington Schools connection: 

Sharon was hired in August 1989 and worked 21 years for WWS, retiring in 2010.  She last worked at Carey Ridge Elementary. 

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