Cathy Prichard Wright, 50, born December 1, 1972, left her hard-fought battle with cancer behind on November 29, 2023.

Cathy is survived by two sons, Shane Johnson, and Mason Wright, and daughter, Taryn Wright.  Cathy was blessed to have been Nana to three grandchildren, Aiden Redman, Elliot Howe, and Eloise Howe. Other family members include mother, Glenda Simms, three sisters, Julie Baker, Connie Phipps, and Callie Zackula.

Cathy was preceded in death by her father, Richard Prichard, and oldest daughter, Kaelyn Howe.

Cathy loved sports and shared that love with her children, sometimes on the court, sometimes from the couch.  Cathy was a little tougher and stronger than your average woman—she was not a wearer of pink and lace, was not the girl next door, but certainly the girl we wish we had next door.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.  Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements.  Please remember to share your memories of Cathy with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.