Kathleen R. Wright's Obituary
Kathleen R. "Katie" Wright, age 91 of Coffeen, IL, formerly of Pinckneyville, IL passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:07 a.m. in Montgomery Nursing and Rehab Center, Taylor Springs, IL. Katie was born on March 27, 1917 in Pinckneyville, IL, a daughter to Frank and Sadie (Treffts) Brown. On February 13, 1933 she married Elmer Ray Wright in Pinckneyville, IL and he preceded her in death on October 3, 1981. She had worked at Hillsboro Hospital, Hilsboro, IL as a CNA for 20 years and was a member of East Fork Baptist Church, Coffeen, IL . Katie loved to quilt and enjoyed spending time with her family and her dog Joe which she loved. In 1987 at the age of 70 she was awarded her GED by Senator Vince Demuzio. Survivors include one daughter: Jenny Schwartzkoph, of Coffeen, IL, one son: Steve (Marsha) Wright of Hillsboro, IL, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchilden and 1 great-great-grandchild. Katie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one grandson, three brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held in Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 1:00 pm. with Pastor Gerald Wright officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL. Friends may call at Toberman-Dean Funeral Home, Coffeen, IL on Monday, January 12, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and then on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be given to the charity of donor's choice.
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