Marquita Wright

Marquita Dawn Wright, 49, of Oakland City, Indiana, peacefully passed away at her home on January 26, 2026. She was born on January 10, 1977, in Evansville, Indiana, to Pamela Ellis and Rick Woolsey.

Marquita was a graduate of Pike Central High School. She attended Mackey Nazarene Church in Mackey, Indiana. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and part of the Women's Auxiliary. She worked at Oakland City University as Director of Student Activities. Marquita loved her family with her whole heart, and she will be deeply missed by those who cared dearly for her.

Marquita is survived by her loving children, Payton and Rose Wright, Alivia Grace Wright, Marleigh Ruth Wright; her parents, Pamela and Buck Ellis, Rick and Debbie Woolsey; her sisters Michelle Woolsey, Yvonne Ellis, and Tonya Mattox.

She is preceded in death by Margaret Woolsey, Kermit Woolsey, Dolores Hoover and William Hoover.

A visitation will take place on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, a service will be held following visitation at 6:00 PM, with Rev. Randall Blair officiating.

Lamb Basham Memorial Chapel is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements and care of the family.

Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com.