Latricia "Odette" Wright's Obituary
Latricia "Odette" Wright, known by her Native American name "She Who Knows," passed away on April 2, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born on May 28, 1940, in Millsboro, Delaware, to the late Sylvester and Edith Norwood.
She graduated from Haskell Institute (United States Indian Industrial Training School) in Lawrence, Kansas. After graduating, she lived in California before moving back to Delaware.
Odette was a beloved member of her community, known for her skills as a beautician and her passion for preserving her Native American heritage. Always a people person, she served 31 years as curator for the Nanticoke Indian Museum, where she dedicated herself to sharing the rich history and culture of her people.
In 2014, she was inducted into The Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame where she was honored for her work that “created a lasting legacy for future generations…preserving the history and heritage of Delaware’s Nanticoke Indians.”
Odette was predeceased by her parents, her husband of 45 years, Charles L. "Sharkey" Wright, her daughter Andrea Wright, her sister Pecita Lonewolf, and her brothers Robert “Jitter” Norwood and Merril “Dinkle” Norwood.
She is survived by her grandsons, Jeffery Wright and Jason Wright, brother Lispinard “Splinter” Norwood, bonus daughter Altrenia Wright, bonus grandson Timothy Troy Bailey, as well as several great-grandchildren, a great-great grandson, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Odette is also fondly remembered by the dedicated and caring staff of the Cadia Renaissance Bethany Cottage.
While dementia may have robbed her of many things, it never dimmed her spirit. Odette was happy and singing until the end.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Indian Mission Cemetery, located at 22701 Indian Mission Rd, Harbeson, DE 19951, where Odette will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Nanticoke Indian Museum in memory of Latricia "Odette" Wright.
Please sign Odette’s tribute wall at this site.
FLORISTS - Please deliver any floral arrangements to Watson Funeral Home on Saturday by 9:30 AM
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