Stepping into a funeral home usually means there are tears and grief.
But Saturday at Wright’s Funeral Home, a very different story unfolded.
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PHOTOS: 100s attend Wright's 40th anniversary
Several hundred people gathered Saturday at Wright’s Funeral Home to celebrate the businesses 40th anniversary. The event was a surprise from Wright’s wife, Janice.
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