Patricia “Patty” Wright, age 62, passed away in Hollister, CA on Monday, July 16th, due to complications from endometrial cancer. Patty was a life long resident of Hollister and is survived by her husband of 42 years, David Wright, her father Sal Bravo and stepmother, Carol Bravo of San Martin, CA and was preceded in death by her mother, the late Angie Bravo. Patty has three children, Michelle Trout (husband, Damon) of Grand Prairie, TX, Gina Perry (husband, Scott) of Hollister and Tom Wright (wife, Danyette) of Hollister. Her brothers Reggie Bravo of San Martin, CA, Don Bravo of Chico, CA and Josh Bravo of San Martin, CA survive her as well as her stepsisters, Penny Pillman of Morgan Hill, CA and Christine Whitehurst of Sonora, CA. Her sisters Sally Sawyer and Linda Dunn preceded her in death. She has eight grandchildren, Kali, Kari & Katlin Trout, Kelsie & Dylan Perry and Devin & Breyette Wright and Daniel Bienko.
For 25 years she was a home health aide and cared for many people within the community. After her retirement from nursing, she had the opportunity to work in the family business and care for her grandchildren.
Over the years, Patty was involved in many community organizations, 4-H, Sacred Heart Parish Council, Community Action Board, Gavilan Employment Advisory Council, Youth Employment Council and most recently as the survivor’s chair person for the upcoming “Relay for Life” in August.
Her favorite past times, were dancing, the outdoors, traveling and most importantly her grandchildren. She enjoyed life immensely and will be deeply missed.
Friends are invited to the vigil which will be held on Saturday, July 21st at 2 P.M. at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home, 870 San Benito St., Hollister, CA.. Visitation will be Friday from 12 Noon until 7 P.M. and on Saturday prior to the service. Patty’s family will be participating in the Relay for Life on August 3rd, where teams will honor and celebrate cancer survivors. Donations in Patty’s memory can be made online at
http://www.acsevents.org/relay/ca/hollister/rebelswithacause or payable to the American Cancer Society, in care of Gina Perry, 1880 Nora Drive, Hollister, CA. 95023.
