Janine M. Wright

Cayuga, Ind. - Janine M. Wright, 78, of Cayuga, passed away at 6:30 a.m. EST Thursday, February 7, 2013 at The Waters of Covington in Covington, Indiana. She was born June 26, 1934 in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of the late Ralph and Marie Stricker Turner. She married Gene Wright on December 7, 1951 in Terre Haute, Indiana. He survives. Other survivors include her children, Michael Gene(Cheryl)Wright of Indianapolis, Indiana; Margie(Tim)Faircloth of Pendleton, Indiana; Teresa(Rev. Don)Morgan of Cayuga, Indiana and Susan Powell of Charlestown, Indiana; thirteen grandchildren; twentyfour great grandchildren; two sisters, Ann(Kenneth)Sweet of Lafayette, Indiana and Opal Swank of Crawfordsville, Indiana; two brothers, Gary(Marilyn)Turner of Athens, Alabama and David(Patty)Turner of Washington State; several nieces and nephews, and special friends, Delma Rahm, Joann Moore and Lola McLain. Janine was preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle "Mitzi" Wright; sister, Betty Thornburg and brother, Ralph "Bud" Turner. Janine was a medical transcriptionist for fifteen years, working at the former St. Elizabeth and Lakeview Hospitals in Danville, Illinois. She was a 55 year member of the Cayuga Christian Church where she was very active in the choir, VBS, Womens Christian Fellowship.She also helped with the Girl Scouts of America/Cookie Fundraiser. Janine was a 1952 graduate of Clinton High School. She enjoyed playing bunco, baking/decorating cakes, crocheting, sewing and cooking. When she was younger, Janine was very fond of roller skating and later in her life precious moments figurines. She was especially fond of her dog, Buffy. Funeral services: 2 P.M. EST Friday, February 15, 2013 at the Cayuga Christian Church with visitation one hour prior to services; Officiating: Keith Warner; Burial: Thomas Cemetery in Newport, Indiana; Visitation: 4 to 8 P.M. EST Thursday, February 14, 2013 at DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga, Indiana. The family request contribution to the American Diabetes Association, 7363 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46219 or to the donors favorite charity. Condolences: www.deverterfuneralhome.com.