Vera Anne Johnson Wright, age 77, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. Born June 20, 1947, in Wilson County, Vera was a daughter of the late Edgar and Faye Johnson. Vera graduated in the last graduating class of Glendale High School in 1965 where she was a star basketball player. She then received her degree from Hardbarger Business College while working part-time in a Raleigh law firm. She had years of experience with small, medium and large law firms until she became the Director of Lawyer Recruiting and Associate Development for a Richmond law firm. In 1993, Vera decided to start her own firm, Legal Placement Specialists, Inc. which was the first lawyer recruiting firm in North Carolina. Vera was affiliated with many different clubs over the years. She was a member of the NC State Wolfpack Club since 1998, Capital Area Shag Club and lifetime member of Loafers Beach Club, Southern Sistahood where she was known as "Claire Cecile Conway" for over 30 years, the National Association for Law Placement, Inc., Wendell Golfing Gals, and the Bridge Club in Garner. Vera was also a member of Trinity Baptist Church where she participated in the senior choir and Jobs for Life ministries. She was a caregiver and mentor to many during her lifetime.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church in Raleigh followed by visitation with family and friends. Vera requested that everyone wear red in her honor. A private family burial service will be held at a different time at Selma Memorial Gardens.

Vera is survived by her husband of 24 years, David Wright of Garner; son, Darren Nix and wife Lisa of Clayton; daughter, Deana Nix Byrd of Raleigh; grandchildren, Brittany Byrd, Jake Nix and wife McKenzie, Shelby Nix, Brooke Byrd, Alayna Nix, and Lauren Price; great-grandchildren, Harper Marie Nix and baby brother soon to be born; sisters, Deborah Summerlin and husband Tony of Kenly, Wanda Johnson and friend John Everette of Kenly; brothers, Edgar Johnson, Jr. and wife Jo Anne of Kenly, James Johnson and wife Roxann of Kenly; life-long friend, Pat Curry; 3 nieces and 8 nephews; stepdaughters, Crystal Wright and Katie Wright Immler.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SECU Hospice House at https://www.johnstonhealthfoundation.org/home/make-a-donation/ or Trinity Baptist Church, 4815 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609.