ROXANNE “Roxie” BEATTY DARNELL

May 16, 1947 – February 9, 2020

Roxanne Darnell, 72, of Sheridan, WY passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at the Billings Clinic.

Roxie was born May 16, 1947 in Scottsbluff, NE to Merle and Alyce (Bean) Beatty and  attended high school and college in Nebraska. She married Mike Darnell on June 7, 1969. They relocated to Sheridan, WY where two children were born - Luke and Shay. Roxie spent the last 35 years with her loving partner Tom Nordenstam.

Roxie taught third grade and kindergarten for Sheridan County School District #2 for 30 years, beginning at Linden School and then Meadowlark Elementary until she retired in 2004. After retirement she continued to work for the district as a substitute teacher.  She was an active member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and volunteered  in many capacities.

She loved the Sheridan community and after moving to Sheridan she joined the Service League where she made lifelong friends. She was a staple of the high school booster club and supported the local teams. She was an avid reader and always looked forward to the Red Hat Lady gathering each month. Roxie cherished the time spent with her sisters, Toni and Vickie. Most of all, Roxie loved being a mother and especially loved being a grandmother.

Roxie is survived by her family; Tom Nordenstam, Lucas (Angie) Darnell, Shalyn (Brian) Ballew, Erik (Leah) Nordenstam, Britt (Rob) Rohde, Leif (Sinta) Nordenstam, 9 grandchildren – Olivia, Evan, Logan, Marin, Bradin, Ethan, Zach, Beila and Ava Jo, her sister Vickie Baker, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sheridan High School Booster Club, 1056 Long Dr., Sheridan, WY 82801 or the American Heart Association 710 2nd Ave., Ste 900, Seattle, WA 98104.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with Fr. R.J. Johnson officiating. A reception will follow in the parish hall.

Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.  Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com