Theone Ann "Annie" Goodnight

Theone Ann “Annie” Goodnight, born on July 28, 1961, in Anderson, Indiana, passed away on February 25, 2025. She was the daughter of Gareldine Burris and Cecil Bruce Edgell. Annie spent her life in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she built a loving home surrounded by family and friends.

Annie found her greatest joy in being with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchild. She had a heart full of love for children and was always the one making delicious treats for Christmas—her favorite holiday.

She dedicated much of her career to long-term care, where she treated her residents and coworkers as family. Her proudest accomplishments were her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild, who she cherished deeply.

Annie had a heart of gold and would give her last dollar to someone in need, even in the face of her own struggles. She embraced life with an unmatched enthusiasm, enjoying time with loved ones, sipping her Coke, crocheting, and sharing stories.

She is survived by her children, Billie Goodnight, Adam (Ashley) Goodnight, and Christina Heppen; her grandchildren, Brinna Waymire, Bruce Goodnight, Cici Munoz, Chase Waymire, Jozlynn Flatt, Lyle Goodnight, Ethan Goodnight, and Jordan Flatt; and her great-grandchild, Mateo Ayala. She also leaves behind her siblings, Cheryl Kerr, Angela Edgell, Kent Edgell, and Kevin Edgell, along with many nieces, nephews, and an extended family that included anyone she welcomed with open arms.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gareldine Burris and Cecil Bruce Edgell, as well as her sisters, Renee Marz and Trudy Skinner.

Annie’s kindness, generosity, and love for life will never be forgotten. She made the world a brighter place, and her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.