‘The Only Way is Essex’s Nanny Pat has been laid to rest.
The reality TV star – who sadly passed away last month following a short battle with an illness aged 80 – was given a traditional send off today (08.01.16) in Essex as her friends and family gathered round to pay their respects.
Jessica Wright and her brother Mark – the grandchildren of Nanny Pat – were joined by the hunk’s wife Michelle Keegan as they watched the famous star’s woven coffin pull up to the packed-out church in a white horse-drawn carriage.
The coffin was adorned with purple flowers and cream fabric bows hung off the metal clasps, while a football shirt wreath – believed to be from her grandson, professional footballer, Josh Wright – followed behind in a black car.
The heartbroken family – all dressed in black – gathered together and watched the beautiful coffin be carried into the service, as tears rolled down their faces.
Nanny Pat – whose real name is Pat Brooker – passed away on December 16, 2015, a month after her 80th birthday.
A statement released on behalf of her family said at the time: "Sadly our amazing, courageous and beautiful Nanny Pat passed away this morning after a short illness. We are overwhelmed by sadness, and the whole family ask for privacy at this horrible time."
She leaves behind five children, including her daughter Carol Wright – the mother of Jessica and Mark.
TOWIE’s Nanny Pat is laid to rest
