Roxanne "Rocky" Jean Harlow

Roxanne “Rocky” Jean Harlow, 61, of Greentown, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Aperion Care in Kokomo. She was born on December 15, 1964, the daughter of Richard and Ruby (Helton) Rydstrom.

Rocky was a 1983 graduate of Eastern High School and earned an associate in business at Indiana Wesleyan University in 2014. She worked many years in customer service management. She was a lifelong fan of Barry Manilow and Michael J. Fox. She would often use Fox as the name when going out to eat. Her favorite movies were Wizard of Oz and Rocky Horror Picture Show. Rocky loved to watch Survivor. She was Eastern Comets Football’s biggest fan. She was always interested in the Royal Family updates. Rocky was incredibly funny, always making us laugh until the very end. She stood up for what she thought was right. Rocky had a deep love for her children and family, but her love for her grandchildren could not be measured. She absolutely adored them and spent time with them. She was there for the birth of all 3 grandchildren and being a grandma was her favorite part of life. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her but especially her family.

Rocky is survived by her children, Hailey (Chad) Alexander and Natalie (Parris) Harlow; grandchildren, Noah, Rowan, and Paisley Alexander; siblings, Roberta Miller, Becky (Kenny) Kreps, Roland (Cathy) Rydstrom, Renee (Mike) Johnson, and Ruthie (Jeff) Donson; companion, Gary West; best friend, Charlie Badders; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Rocky was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Ruby Rydstrom; maternal grandparents, Herman & Lucky Helton; paternal grandparents, Frank & Alphie Rydstrom; sister, Jill Mrazek; brother-in-law, Perry “Jr” Miller; and best friend, Nina Barton.

Services celebrating Rocky’s life will be held at a later date. Hasler & Stout have been entrusted with arrangements.

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