Adrienne Draper

Adrienne M. Draper, 26, of Englewood, Ohio died July 24, 2024. Born February 7, 1998 in Dayton, Ohio, to parents Jean and Clifton (Cliff) Draper, who survive. Adrienne was known in the Montgomery County and Ohio regions as an active participant in political campaigns and was committed to social justice and encouraging civil engagement with young people. She volunteered and served in countless community boards, chambers, and service groups in the greater Dayton area.

Most recently, Adrienne was employed at Montgomery County Treasurers Office and Bella Sorella Pizza. She was elected to Englewood City Council in 2019 and served until her death. She was previously employed at Sinclair College and Englewood Tim Horton’s.

Adrienne graduated from Northmont High School in 2016, where she participated in DECA, achieving Top 10 finalist placement at ICDC Nashville 2016. She attended Sinclair College and was a student ambassador, and continued her education commencing with a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Wright State University in April, 2024, where she served on the WSU President’s Student Advisory Panel.

Along with her parents, Adrienne is survived by her sister, Roxanne Draper. Grandparents: Rose & Frank Draper; Marlene Hurt. Cherished Great Uncle and Aunt: Jerry & Lucy McMahon. Aunts & Uncles: Jennie & Paul Thaden; Cindy & Norman Nelson; Rose & Craig Taylor; Rayette Hurt & Daniel O’Boyle. She had a host of cousins: Ethan, Nicholas, Isabella, Ella; Nathan, Preston; Gabe (Jayla), Cheryl, Jessica, Kara; Jalen (Julia), Man, Jessiah, Brooklyn, Kylie; Cammy (Aiden), Caleb, and Michael. She also has many great aunts and uncles and extended cousins that she has met from around the world during family visits.

Adrienne was preceded in death by grandparents Loretto & Larry Thaden, step-grandfather Raymond Hurt; Uncle Joel Draper; Aunt Jolene Draper.

A private memorial service will be arranged by the family at a later date.

Adrienne was allergic to flowers. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations in Adrienne’s memory to: Northmont DECA Program, c/o Northmont High School, 4916 National Road, Clayton, Ohio, 45315

Arrangements made by Pryor Crematory & Funeral Home of Trotwood, Ohio.

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