Patricia Ann Wright Quinn

Patricia Ann Wright “Patti” Quinn, 81, of Glenwood, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019.

She was born November12, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Kathrine Quinn and William Francis Wright.

Patti graduated with MA of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Chicago. During her career, she worked as a CFO and Comptroller prior to her retirement.

During her retirement she became a Master Artisan, Painter, Gourd Artist and won many awards. Some of her recognitions are, 1st Place The Masters Division, of the Gourd Show in Ocala, FL, 1st Place at the Atlanta Indian Market, Best in Show at Challenge in New Mexico. Patti was a member of the Arkansas Art Guild, the Three Rivers Art Guild and Ouachita Artist Gallery.

Patti was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Wright; brothers Patrick Michael Wright, Sr. and Billy Wright.

Left to cherish her memory are her companion Hiromi Matsuyama, Daughters Malia Arnett (Scott Ottens) and Mekeba Gies (David); grandchildren Lauren Arnett Ottens and Greyson Michael Gies; sister Connie Lauer (John); brother Vincent Rizza; nieces and nephews Patrick Wright (Lee Ann), Colleen Reid (Dennis) Sean Wright (Shanee), Kelly Wright, Elizabeth Grant (David) and Kati Evans (Jeff).

The service will be a private family affair.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made, in honor of Patti Quinn, to Three Rivers Art Guild, thru PayPal at [email protected].