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Amanda L. Wright

August 23rd, 1975 – July 17th, 2020

Amanda Louise Wright, 44, of Springfield, IL, formerly of Table Grove, IL, passed away at 12:40 pm on July 17, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. She was born on August 23, 1975 in Canton, IL, the daughter of Leroy and Joan (Ritter) Wright.

Amanda is survived by her mother, Joan Taylor of Table Grove, partner for the past 20 years, Shane Pastrovich of Springfield, 2 half-brothers, Bob (and Stephanie) Wright and Michael (and Sara) Wright, both of Canton, half-sister, Sue Engle of Canton, and several aunts, uncles, a great-aunt and cousins. The family would like to give a special thank you to Carolyn Waters, her personal teacher-advocate from kindergarten through 12th grade.

She was preceded in death by her father, Leroy, grandparents, half-brother, Richard Wright, half-sister, Jean Henderson and cousins.

Amanda graduated from VIT High School. Following graduation, she attended Illinois School For The Visually Impaired, Western Illinois University and Northern Illinois University.

She loved reading books, listening to music and going to concerts. She was an avid Cubs fan.

A service was held on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Harris Cemetery in Table Grove with Pastor Cody Stinnett officiating. Memorials may be made to the McDonough County Humane Society Building Fund.

Condolences


August 8th, 2020

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family.

August 8th, 2020

Heather asher

August 8th, 2020

Joan so sorry for your loss, prayers for all!

August 8th, 2020

So sorry for your loss,our thoughts a prayers are with you. Jo Chenoweth

August 8th, 2020

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the Family. Bill and Sharon Ackley

August 8th, 2020

Soo sorry for the family's loss. Sending prayers. -Mary Waller

August 8th, 2020

my condolences and prayers thoughts to your family Amy Sorrells Walters

August 9th, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts to family

August 9th, 2020

So sorry to hear about Mandy. Sincere condolences from Rana and all our family. Thoughts and prayers for you all. From the Mattesons at Vermont, IL.

August 11th, 2020

I have many great childhood memories with Mandy. Was very sorry to hear of her passing. Scott, Monica and Claire Wright

August 11th, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike and Linda Blemler

August 13th, 2020

So sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories of Mandy from when we were young. My thoughts are with you all. Kama (Spencer) Sanchez