Mrs. Patricia Ann Manginelli Wilson, also known as Pat, age 77 of Sparta, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 25, 2026 at her residence.

Pat was born September 1, 1948 in Bronx, New York to the late Edward John and Concetta Joy Iannucci Manginelli. She worked a variety of receptionist jobs most notably the Herald Citizen in Cookeville. She enjoyed watching the birds but her favorite days were the days in which her grandchildren were born.

She was a faithful parishioner of St. Andrew Catholic Church.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by  her husband Edward Frank Wilson; brothers Edward and Brian Manginelli.

Surviving family members include her two sons Eddie Wilson and wife Tammie, David Wilson

Grandchildren: Hailey Wilson, Elizabeth Saige Edward Patrick Wilson, Brie-Anna Miranda, Ethan Wilson, Connor Wilson and Aiden Wilson

Three great-grandchildren Stella, Caspian and Orion

Sister: Joyce Russ

Hunter Funeral Home has been entrusted with Pat's cremation and a private mass will be conducted at a later date