Laura Lee Wright

Laura Lee Wright, 61, Pueblo West, Co, passed away quietly after a lengthy battle January 11, 2025, at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Colorado Springs, Co. She was born on September 14,1963 in Columbus, Ohio to Ronald and June Mays. Laura attended Douglas County High School, Co. On June 22, 2002, Laura married Maurice (Maury) Wright at the Bridal Veils Falls, Spearfish, SD. Maury and Laura enjoyed camping, fishing, and playing cards. Laura loved and enjoyed her puppies. She enjoyed the early morning coffee ritual with her puppies and recorded soap operas. She loved her family, friends and all her many dogs, both past and present. Before being unable to work, Laura worked at veterinarian clinics, dog kennels and various retail establishments. She is survived by her husband Maurice of Pueblo West, Co, her Parents Wayne and June Turner of Franktown, CO, her siblings Ron(Lesley) Mays of Colorado Springs,CO; Chris (Suzy)Mays of Central City, Co; Teresa Mays (Karen) of Fruita, Co; Robert (Lynn) Turner of Mooresville, NC; Jason (Laura) Turner of Bremerton, WA; Jennifer (Brian) Bracha of San Antonio, TX; and Joe (Samantha) Turner of Jacksonville, NC. She also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and Puppies Elsea and Shandie. Laura had many friends. Debbie Fitzgerald and Coco Saltzgiver thank you for your frequent and inspirational visits during her last month on earth. Laura is preceded in death by her father Ronald Mays, sister Lisa, brother Buddy and her favorite four-legged dog Char-Char. We want to thank the following medical facilities and their staff for the gentle and loving care they showed Laura, Encompass in Colorado Springs, Co and Kindred in Aurora, Co. But most of all we would like to thank Dr. Kevin Lillehei and Dr Maggie Wierman and their staffs at the University of Colorado Anschutz Center in Aurora, Co for their dedication to Laura as they helped her navigate her illness and all the complications she encountered over the twenty-plus years. Without their dedication Laura would have left us sooner. We are forever grateful for them. Laura will be remembered for her kindness and optimistic look on life.

Laura Lee Wright

September 14, 1963 - January 11, 2025