Gene Markey and Lucille Wright - Dating, Gossip, News, Photos list. Help us build our profile of Gene Markey and Lucille Wright!
Login
to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions.
(27 September 1952 - 1 May 1980) (his death)
Lucille Parker Wright Markey was the daughter of John Winslow and Sarah Belle (Owens) Parker. She was born in or around Maysville, KY in 1896. In 1919 she married Warren Wright, who owned the world renowned Calumet Farm in Lexington, KY. Mr. & Mrs. Wright worked to establish Calumet Farm as a giant of the Thoroughbred horse industry.
Warren and Lucille Wright were the parents of Warren Wright, Jr.
After Mr. Wright's death in 1950, Lucille assumed control of the farm and enjoyed the farm's continued success. In 1952, she married Rear Admiral Gene Markey, a famous Hollywood writer and producer.
Lucille and Gene Markey enjoyed a long, happy marriage until his death in 1980