R.S. Satyavathi (Meenakshi), wife of late R.V. Shankar, passed away at a private Hospital in Bengaluru last night following prolonged illness. She was 79.

A resident of Krishnamurthypuram, 5th cross in city, she leaves behind two sons R.S. Ramesh and R.S. Satyanarayan and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon, according to family sources.