Roxanna Marie Surface
91, of Noblesville, passed peacefully from this life three days shy of her 92nd birthday. She was born April 4, 1921, in Owensboro, KY, to the late James Woodson and Mary Alice Pursell Binion. Roxanna was a graduate of Owensboro High School and Owensboro Business College, Owensboro, KY. She married Robert P. Surface, July 7, 1945, and he preceded her in death February 28, 1998. Roxanna was employed with Farm Bureau Insurance for 19 years, retiring as Secretary to the Vice President of Public Relations in 1982.
Roxanna was a member of Carmel United Methodist Church, and a member of Old Bethel United Methodist Church, where she was secretary of the Administrative Board, and a member of the Rachel Circle.
Visitation will be Friday, April 5, 2013, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Fishers - Castleton Chapel , 9900 Allisonville Rd. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Old Bethel United Methodist Church, 7995 E. 21st St., with visitation one hour prior to service.
Roxanna is survived by her loving daughters, Alice F. DeHart and Nancy A. McEntire (George); sisters, Mary Marjorie Engle (Earl) and Judith Ann Wheat (Jim); four grandchildren, Michelle K. Lewis (Mark), Dawn R. Williams (Rich), Bryan T. McEntire and Jeremy R. McEntire (Kara); and six great-grandchildren, Morgan, Ariel, Kayla, Akira, Vincent and Kaitlyn.
A brother, James Woodson Binion, Jr.; a sister, Cora Elizabeth "Betsy" Morehead; and a son-in-law, Alan H. DeHart, preceded her in death.
Roxanna's sparkling eyes and mischievous smile will be greatly missed by her many fiends and family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Old Bethel United Methodist Church and/or the Alzheimer's Association. http://www.shirleybrothers.com
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Nancy & Alice, It's been so many years since we last were in touch. Ireally liked your mother when we were teenagers & she put up with a few pranks. My condolences & prayers are with you & your families.
Jeanne (DeCaro) Spellman
April 15, 2013
Great Aunt Roxanna was a sweet aunt with a lot of spunk and humor! She will be greatly missed. My condolonces to Alice, Nancy, and Roxanna's grandchildren!
Kelley Amptmann
April 5, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I have thought of your mother often. She was a deligtful person, and I'm a better person to have known her.
She will be missed.
Kathy from Dawes Fretziin Dermatology
was always
April 5, 2013
I worked with Roxanna at Farm Bureau Insurance. I was a single mom at that time & she always had time to help me with motherly concern & advice. She was also an excellent seamstress & when I remarried, Roxanna made my wedding dress as a gift. I loved her twinkling smile & quick wit. My condolences to her family. I know she will be deeply missed.
Laura Sexson Kirby
April 4, 2013
When I was associate minister at Old Bethel in the mid-'80's, Roxanna's smile and wit were always a welcome blessing. She was a very special lady, and a fine Christian. Ken Padgett
April 4, 2013
R.I.P. Roxanna. Willie and Bob are there waiting on their good friend. Thank you for being so good to my Grandma Willie all those years. Love Kyle Cage
Kyle Cage
April 4, 2013
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