Roxie B. Wright

December 21, 1932 – August 14, 2022

Roxie B. Wright, age 89, of Marion, formerly of Elwood, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Colonial Oaks Health Care in Marion.

She was born in Anderson, IN on December 21, 1932, to the late Tarquin Wright and Mildred (Clemans) Wright-Hall.

Ms. Wright was the former owner and operator of the well-known Roxie’s Airport Inn Elwood for 11 years. She took great pride in running her restaurant, and she loved socializing with all her dedicated customers. She was a true sponsor of the bowling team every year. After selling the restaurant, she was the office manager for Wick’s in Elwood for many years.

Ms. Wright loved bird watching, especially hummingbirds, riding motorcycles, playing cards, and she adored her best friend and fur baby “Baby” who was always by her side.

Survivors include her two daughters Linda Stephens and Cathy Hopper; five grandchildren Dennis Adkins, Benjamin Adkins, Tony Robertson, Austin Robertson and Kimberly Hudson; nine great-grandchildren Jacob, Cody, Joshua, Breanna, Dakota, Asher, Abbigail, Blake and Kadin; several nieces and nephews; and her dog Baby.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three siblings Gene Wright, Joyce Wright and Roger Wright.

Memorial visitation for family and friends is scheduled to be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Dunnichay Funeral Home 1113 South Anderson Street, Elwood. A private family inurnment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Elwood.

Online condolences can be shared at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com.