Merry Ann Thompson Wright

Merry Ann Thompson Wright (February 25, 1943 – December 18, 2022) was an American businesswoman who served as the CEO of the American Lung Association of Central New York and as the 42nd president general of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Early life and education Wright was born Merry Ann Thompson on February 25, 1943 in Syracuse, New York to Audrey Thompson and Pearl Thompson. She grew up in New Woodstock, New York and graduated in 1961 from Cazenovia High School, where she was head majorette, a member of the National Honors Society, yearbook staff, and the League of Women Voters.

Career Wright served as the chief executive officer of the American Lung Association of Central New York. She twice served as the New York State society's Outstanding Junior, in 1974 and 1979, and was the Northeastern Division Outstanding Junior in 1979. After leaving office, she was elected honorary president general.

Personal life Wright was married to Lawrence F. Wright.

She retired in 2007 and moved to Leland, North Carolina. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Wilmington, serving as a senior warden, as a member of the church's book club, and an active member of Daughters of the King. Wright was also a member of the Rotary Club, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the National Gavel Society, and the National Society Daughters of Founders and Patriots.

She died on December 18, 2022. Her funeral was held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on January 7, 2023.