Pat Wright, Seattle's first lady of gospel, dies at 78

Pastor Patrinell "Pat" Wright, who dedicated her life to gospel music and community service, died Tuesday, Aug. 30 after a long illness. She was 78.

Wright, known for her soulful voice, had four-octave range.

But she was probably best known for founding the Total Experience Gospel Choir in Seattle, a group that has won more than 150 national and global awards.

Pastor Wright performed at Jimi Hendrix's funeral in 1970 and also sang for former President Barack Obama right after he was first elected.

Wright was also known for giving back to the community and helped people of all backgrounds understand the importance of African American gospel music, in Seattle and around the world.

Wright was also known for giving back to the community. She won many prestigious awards, including a Washington State Governor's Heritage Award and the Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award.

At 78 years old, she is now over the rainbow.