Storke Funeral Home Obituaries

Patricia “Pat” Wright, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024, in Bowling Green, VA. She was born on August 14, 1938, in Bamberg, SC, to the late Warren Still and Lucia Still Beacham.

Patricia, known for her bright spirit and kind heart, dedicated over 40 years of her life as a Public Health Nurse, making a positive impact on countless lives. She attended Stuart Circle Hospital School of Nursing and later graduated from VCU/MCV with a BSN and continued to serve her community with unwavering compassion.

In her free time, Pat enjoyed reading and engaging in community service activities. She will be remembered as a devoted wife to Roy David Wright, Sr., a loving mother to Debra Wright, Cathy Wright-Rucker, and Roy David Wright, Jr. (Chip), and mother-in-law to Polly Bennett and Anthony Rucker.  She was also a cherished great grandmother to Avery Wormley, Preston Long, and grandmother to the late Joshua Wormley.

Patricia is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her sister, Pamela Schneider and her niece, Angel Wright (and her family). She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Ann Belcher and Sandra Still.  She also left dear friends Niki Booker and Ann Mauck.

She requested that no services be performed but instead contributions in her memory can be made to a favorite charity, or to help a family in need.

Patricia’s legacy of kindness and service will continue to inspire all who knew her. She will be deeply missed by those whose lives she touched.