"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,

and you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30

Mrs. Sylvia Dianne Wright, age 71 of Bedford, departed this life on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born on June 23, 1949 to the late William Claytor and Caroline Steptoe Claytor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Lee Claytor.

At an early age, Sylvia, was baptized and joined Washington Street Baptist Church. She was educated in the Bedford County School System.

In her early years, Sylvia was employed for over 34 years at Sam Moore Furniture/Lazy Boy in Bedford. She was awarded "employee of the month" on multiple occasions. She also trained several employees.

Sylvia was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She thoroughly enjoyed shopping, dancing, working crossword puzzles and spending time with her family.

Those left to cherish her memory are: her loving and devoted husband of 53 years, Melvin R. Wright; one daughter, Tynessia Evette Wright Harper (Link); two grandchildren, Chasity Harper and Christian Harper all of Bedford; one step grandson, William De'Vonte Harper of San Diego, CA; two loving sisters, Carol Maxine Goode of Bedford and Brenda Haworth of Lynchburg; three sisters-in-law, Laura Virginia Richie, Evelyn Brown (Glen) and Olivia Vernell Wright all of Bedford; a special nephew, Robert "Mookie" Claytor of Lynchburg; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.