Priscilla S. (Sanchez) Zambrano, a resident of McKinney, Texas, passed away February 1, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born on May 29, 1926, to her loving parents, John and Antonia Sanchez in Ovid, Colorado. Priscilla worked in the hospitality industry as a golf course restaurant manager.
Priscilla was the third of thirteen children. As you can imagine thirteen children are a lot of mouths to feed and look after. Each of the older children were to look after one of the younger children, her charge was over child number seven, Susie. Priscilla graduated from the eighth grade and found her first job, from then on she worked until her retirement. Her last job being the manager of three golf club snack bars in Lakeway, Texas. Priscilla was a military wife, she adapted with each and every move, making a home for her family and finding a job on the military bases where she lived.
Priscilla was an incredibly loving and devoted person, and an amazing mother! She dedicated her life to raising her children, putting so much love and care into her family. A devout Roman Catholic, Priscilla found joy and fulfillment volunteering over the years at her parish, St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church in McKinney, Texas. She loved baseball season and watching the Texas Rangers, and was especially excited to witness them win the 2023 World Series. Her hobbies were crocheting, playing word games and traveling to see her extended family. Most of all, Priscilla’s love for her grandchildren was truly special. Those little moments with them meant the world to her. Everyone has so many wonderful memories with her!
Priscilla is survived by her children, Jennifer Pruitt (Stanley), of McKinney, Texas, Joyce Weisinger (Bobby), of Montgomery, Texas, Jesse Zambrano (Don), of Henderson, Nevada, and Joseph Zambrano (Lynn), of Bigfork, Montana; grandchildren, William Roscoe Sanders (Shana) of Montgomery, Texas, Amanda Wilson (Nicholas) of Grapevine, Texas, and Tyler Pruitt (Vivian) of San Antonio, Texas; great grandchildren, Ryan Anderson (Michelle), Jonah Sanders, Jordan Sanders, Reagan Wilson, Taylor Wilson, Samuel Wilson, and Quinn Wilson; great-great grandchild Shyann Anderson; sisters, Celia Acosta, Erma Trujillo and Sandra Manzo; brothers, Bobby Sanchez, Timothy Sanchez and Steve Sanchez; and a host of extended family members and friends, who will miss her and fondly cherish her memory.
Priscilla was preceded in death by her parents John and Antonia Sanchez, and siblings John Sanchez, Jr., Mary Patterson, Lena Martinez, Rudy Sanchez, Arlene Sanchez, and Susie Atencio.
A Rosary Service will be held at 10:30 AM, followed by the Memorial Mass at 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 20, 2025, at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, 110 St. Gabriel Way, McKinney, Texas 75071. Entombment Service will be held at 4:00 P.M. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1000 Tinker Road, Colleyville, Texas, 76034.