Karen Arlene Wright
Nov. 18, 1943 - July 22, 2023

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — On Saturday July 22, 2023, Karen Arlene Wright passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 79.

She was born in Alameda, California, on Nov. 18, 1943, to William J. and Arlene M. Talkin.

In the 1950s her family moved to Lake County, where she worked for the family business, the Baywood Beach Resort, throughout her high school years.

She attended Upper Lake High School where she met the love of her life, James L. Wright. They went on to get married in 1961 and had three children, Christine, Laura and Daniel.

As a young mother, Karen often worked in the orchards, quite literally "with a baby on her back" as she often took all three children with her.

In the late 1970s, she opened her own plant boutique in Nice, California, where she also taught macrame.

Once the children started school, she worked as a teachers aide at Upper Lake Elementary School for many years.

In the early 1990s, Karen and her daughter, Laura, opened up their own family business, The Wright Look Hair and Nail Salon, where Karen worked as a manicurist.

Karen loved her family dearly. Christmas was her favorite time of year, it was an “all month” event for her. Karen and Jim were well known for their annual Christmas parties.

Karen is survived by her daughters, Christine (Rex) and Laura; son, Daniel (Nancy); her eight grandchildren, Cody, Tyler, Bryan, Miranda, Jared, Rob, Dylan and Hailey; and four great-grandchildren, Josiah, Lennon, Desmond and Rozlyn.

She was predeceased by her husband, Jim Wright.

A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 11 a.m.

A celebration of life will follow at Jim and Karen's home in Upper Lake.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.