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Patricia Wright Obituary
Patricia was born Dec. 14, 1949, in Pontiac, Mich., the daughter of Charles and Marcella (Gutek) Prater.
She married Thomas Michael Wright on June 4, 1975, in Jackson County, and together they have shared more than 34 years of marriage; he survives of Marion.
She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and had worked in several jewelry stores in Marion.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children, Cameron Wright and wife, Elissa, of Marion, Jennifer Sauerbraunn and husband, Mark, of Littleton, Colo., Kimberly Meade and husband, Brian, of Marion, and Christopher Wright and fiancée, Janna, of Carbondale; three grandchildren, Braxton, Devyn and Bria Wright of Marion; a brother, Charles Prater of Marion; three aunts, Mary Prater, Betty Prater and Alice Murray, all of Pana; and cousins, Mary Meadows of Streater, Charles Marion of Tucson, Ariz., and Wally Marion of Evergreen Park.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A funeral Mass will at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 2010, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with Monsignor Thomas Flach officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Murphysboro. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 8 p.m. today at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 4:30 p.m.
For those who prefer, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 N. Market St., Marion, IL 62959.
For additional information or to sign the guest memorial register, visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Wright
Sheri King
March 16, 2010
Charles and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I was out of the country and found out about Patsy this week-end. I will always hold our childhood memories close and smile at the good times we shared as kids growing up. God bless you all.
Love and Prayers,
Sheri (Nemeth) King and family
John and Linda Rains
March 13, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to Mike and the children. We only just heard of Pat's death today , March 13th. We were saddened to learn of her passing. It was a blessing to know Pat.
Mavis Davis
March 10, 2010
Jennifer and Mark,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of your mom and mother inlaw. Over the years I never saw her without a smile on her face, and always enjoyed talking to her. May God wrap his arms around you both.
March 10, 2010
"I was shocked and saddened by this and Pat will continue to be missed. Mike, you and your family are in my thoughts and Prayers at this difficult time." Carol Moake Il.
Bob & Deirdre Friend
March 9, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to Kim and family. We didn't know Pat personally, but knew her through stories that Kim often told us. Regretfully, we shall continue to know her only in the loving stories told by those closest to her.
Doug Connell
March 9, 2010
Wow, I remember the times that Chris,Mike, Pat and I went to the cardinal games together it seemed like yesterday. I will always cherish the times that we all sat and talked about the Cardinals among other things, Saluki sports, marion athletics. But the most I remember about Pat is how she was extremely nice to everyone she talked to. Pat will be missed but she will always be my friend as will their whole family.
Robert & Barbara McCormack
March 9, 2010
Pat saw the beauty in life as well as many things. She will be missed.
Kim Clark
March 9, 2010
Mike, Chris, Kim, Jenny, I am shocked and sadened by your loss - Pat was a great neighbor and friend who will be sorely missed. God bless you all - I will be thinking of you. Kim (Connell) Clark.
Matt
March 8, 2010
Mrs Wright you will truly be missed by your family and friends. May you R.I.P
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