Pragnavati Purshottam Thakkar passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Born in Mumbai, India in September 1947, Pragna was truly a child of independent India. She was the third of six children in the family of late Karsandas and Prabhavanti Thakkar. She was the beloved sister of the five brothers and was brought up with a lot of love and care.
She is survived by her two children, Bina and Manish, her daughter-in-law Archana and her most beloved granddaughter Navya.
Pragna had only completed High School but was very ahead of her times when it came women empowerment, education and independence. She was head strong in protecting her family in adverse circumstances.
Pragna was known for her discipline when it came to Yoga, her walks and her spiritual learnings. She believed in healthy living and set an example for her peers in terms of fitness and health. She always wished to say goodbye to the world in peace and God blessed her with a peaceful farewell.
Due to the current pandemic, no prayer ceremony will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to https://www.ekal.org/us/campaign-detail/in-memory-of-pragnavati-purshottam-thakkar.
Private services by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Saint Mary's St., Raleigh.