Janet A. (Adams) Wright, 82, Marion, died at 4 a.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016, at Summit City Nursing and Rehabilitation, Fort Wayne. She was the daughter of the late L.L. and Anna M. (Reel) Adams. She was a 1952 graduate of Mississinewa High School, a student in the first class to graduate from that school. Janet married William A. Wright in 1952, and he preceded her in death on March 1, 2005.
Janet retired from Twin City Health Care after 15 years of service and had previously worked for Owens-Illinois for 30 years. She was a member of the Women of the Moose in Gas City, and she enjoyed solving crossword and word search puzzles. More than anything, Janet loved time spent watching birds, and especially cherished attending her grandchildren’s sporting events.
Janet is survived by her children, Michael L. (Lisa) Wright, Marion, Mitchell L. Wright, Marion, Tina L. (Mike) Havens, Fairmount, Bill Wright, Jr., Marion, and Terri L. (Kevin) Nash, Fairmount; grandchildren, Lan, Kelli, Thomas, Christopher, Suzanne, Ian, Staci, Mina, Travis, Dallas, and T.J., 36 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and friends; and her dog, Dach.
In addition to her loving husband and parents, Janet was preceded in death by her great-grandchild, Maggie Mae Craw, as well as 2 brothers and a sister.
Friends and family may call from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.