Patsy Jane Wright, 87

Patsy Jane Wright, 87, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

Patsy graduated from Cool Springs High School, and had retired from Rutherford Hospital as a phlebotomist, she had also worked as a beautician until 2023. She attended West Point Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Melvin Wright; her parents, Carl and Emma Sisk; her brothers, Leroy Sisk, Charles Sisk and Johnny Sisk; her sisters, Barbara Toney, Coleen Melton, and Ina Bailey.

Patsy was a beloved and devoted mother and grandmother, left to cherish her memory are her son, Jimmy Wright and his wife Robin; her grandsons, Zack Wright and his wife Sarah, and Brock Wright and his wife Brandy; there are five great grandchildren, Waylon, Montgomery, Berkley, Oakley, and Priscilla Ann.

To honor Patsy's request no formal service will be held, the family will have a private celebration to honor her life.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Children's Fund of West Point Baptist Church, 1160 Union Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service was in charge of cremation service.