Patricia Ann Wight's Obituary
Decatur- Patricia Ann (Acker) Wight, 83, of Decatur, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 at Heritage Health Care in Mt. Zion.
She was born December 13, 1931 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the daughter of Alford Douglas and Evelyn Yucca (Wallace) Acker. She was a devoted homemaker and member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Governor Ogelsby Mansion Inc., and PEO. She enjoyed reading and doing needlepoint. She married Roy Ryan Wight on June 12, 1954 in Hugo, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death August 17, 2010.
Surviving are her children, Douglas Wight (Tracy) of Castle Rock, CO, Mary Wight of Decatur, IL, and Bennett Wight (Heidi) of Cocoa, FL., seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Jil Campbell, and grandson Mason Wight.
Funeral services will be 10 am Monday, October 12, 2015 in St. John’s Episcopal Church, 130 E. Eldorado St. Decatur, IL 62523. Inurnment will follow in St. John’s Episcopal Church Columbarium. Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Cremation services provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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