Patricia Ann (Sarratt) Wright

Patricia Ann Sarratt Wright, age 78, of Sanford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Sanford Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born in Gaffney, South Carolina to the late Edwin Terrance Sarratt and Annie Laura Hammett Sarratt.  Patricia was a Southern Baptist missionary located in Puerto Rico for many years.  Upon her return from her missionary assignment in Puerto Rico, she worked as the founding director and instructor of the Hispanic Theological Education Program at Campbell University Divinity School. This ministry is believed to be the longest running Spanish theological program in North Carolina and one that Patricia was very proud of. She also taught Spanish Classes at Central Carolina Community College for approximately 15 years. Her lifelong passion for music led to her  involvement with the Lee County Community Orchestra, Moore County Concert Band, North Carolina Baptist Singers & Orchestra and the Global Missions Orchestra.  She was also music director at Broadway Baptist Church, Countryside Presbyterian Church and Lemon Springs United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Wright is survived by her husband of 56 years, James Wright of Sanford.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Tramway Baptist Church with Rev. Jacob Peterson officiating. Burial will be private at Buffalo Cemetery.  The family will receive friends following the funeral service in the sanctuary. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina, PO Box 338, Thomasville, NC 27361

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