Kathleen Wright, 78, of Platte City, MO passed away, August 8, 2025.
Kathy was born on August 19, 1946 to Leonard and Marjory (Ingles) Holt in Platte City, MO. She grew up in Platte City and graduated from Platte City High School. Kathy received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Kansas.
On September 5, 1965 she was united in marriage to William “Bill” Dean Wright. After their marriage they lived in Platte County where they made their home. Her husband preceded her in death on June 16, 2017.
She was a member of the Platte City United Methodist Church. Kathy served on the Platte County Health Board. She enjoyed selling produce at farmers markets.
Kathy was a nurse at KU Medical Center for her entire career.
Kathy was also preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her children, Jeff (Heather) Wright, Jason (Kim) Wright, Jenny (Brian) Montgomery, and Jane (Derrick) Vanderweide; grandchildren, Adelai, Piper, Isabelle, Camilla, Twiggs, Turner, Ebb, Nelson, William, Waylon, Jonathan, and Carrico; sisters, Kristy Mather and Rose Marie Hopkins; sister-in-law, Eileen (Chris) Edlin; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 15th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial: Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Weston, MO.
