Ann Elizabeth Wright

Ann Elizabeth Mitchell Wright, age 81, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away August 5, 2020. Ann was preceded in death by her ex-husband Frank Joseph Ferruzzi Wright, her parents, Arthur and Isabella (Whiteford) Mitchell, maternal grandparents John and Elizabeth (Smith) Whiteford, and paternal grandparents Henry and Janet (Strang) Mitchell. Ann was born on April 5, 1939 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland UK and raised nearby on Leuchars Castle Farm, Leuchars, Scotland. She attended boarding school at Scone Palace and later went to Finishing school in London where she did some modelling. At the age of 18 Ann traveled with friends to Canada, then obtained her visa to the US, making her way to Miami, Florida where she met Frank. They were soon married in Scotland, but returned to Miami, Florida where they raised their three daughters, Yvonne and Dianne (twins), and Suzanne. Ann worked mostly in banking as a teller while raising the girls. She instilled in them the values of the old Scottish culture and etiquette that many never have the opportunity to experience. Ann took pride in the family heritage of Scotland. While in Miami, she was involved in the Daughters of Scotia Lodge where she enjoyed the cultural activities and heritage of Scotland. She made sure her daughters learned Scottish dancing and traveled to many states for dancing competitions. She was so proud to be Scottish she always remained a British citizen and lived in America on a visa. After a divorce she returned to Scotland. She lived for a time in Stonehaven, Scotland where she worked as a secretary in the oil & gas industry, then in the real estate business. After her mother passed in 1984, she moved back to Leuchars Castle Farm to care for her father until his passing in 1992. While at the farm she began breeding thoroughbred horses, some for equestrian jumps and other for racing. Ann had 6 horses on the racetrack with various partnerships. Her proudest moment was when her 3-year old Daring Destiny won the Scottish Ayr Gold Cup in 1994. She was a classy lady in so many ways, but could get dirty up to her elbows in the horse stalls! After suffering an illness, she returned to America in 1998 to be cared for by her daughters. Ann was a strong woman who accomplished a lot in her lifetime. She was very organized and planned events so well. Ann loved to entertain and did so with such grace. She was courteous, thoughtful, and giving in everything that she did. Her family came first no matter how many miles apart around the world they may have been. She would light up with joy seeing and playing with her 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. She is survived by her brother Colin (Betty) Mitchell of St Andrews, Scotland; three daughters, Yvonne (Riley) Cooper, Foley, AL, and Dianne Hendrix, Williamsburg, VA, and Suzanne Martin of Enid, OK; eight grandchildren Darlene LaPage Rocco, Brenda Sim Lewis, Barbara Sim, Beverly (Lance) Sim Buchanan, Arthur “Steven” Martin, Mathew (Brittany) Martin, Amanda (Brian) Martin Arndt, Jessica (Jared) Martin Moore; , and two step-grandchildren Slade Cooper and Jesse Cooper; twelve great grandchildren Brittany (Claudacious) Hood, Alexis LaPage, Callie Jakes, Jayden Jakes, D’Angelo Rocco, Bryson Lewis, Marley Newton, Lincoln Buchanan, Gemma Martin, Matthew “Gunner” Martin, Arthur “Joseph” Moore, Luella Moore; and three great-great grandchildren Christian Hood, Makai Hood, and Cashian Westwood. The family will hold a private memorial service at the home of Yvonne (Riley) Cooper in Foley, Alabama. Inurnment to be at Memory Gardens of Fairhope, Alabama.