Roxie Fredette Roll

Roxie Fredette Roll, age 79, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026 in Sugarland, Texas.

Roxie was born on July 20, 1946, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Muriel and Fred Roll. She attended Thomas Jefferson high school and later graduated from Southwest Texas University in San Marcos with a degree in accounting.

Roxie loved doing things with her family growing up. Going to dances with her siblings was always fun and being on the water skiing team at Thomas Jefferson High school skiing in unison on Cow Bayou reflected the beginning of her “No Quitter” attitude. This “No Quitter” attitude continued as she achieved her CPA and later on passing the bar exam becoming an attorney.

Work defined much of Roxie’s life, and she began her career at the young age of twelve, working at a local grocery store, borrowing her father’s truck to open the store at 5:00 am, wearing high heels to appear a bit older. Roxie worked over 20 years as an accountant with Ferranti while raising her two children and earning her MBA and CPA. However, Roxie felt called to pursue another dream, becoming an attorney. She pursued a law degree at Texas Wesleyan and, after graduating, passed the bar and achieved her goal of becoming an attorney in 1998. Roxie went on to serve as a defense attorney in Fort Bend County until her retirement.

Outside of her career, Roxie found great joy in flying gliders and traveling, especially internationally. She was able to take her children to many places giving them the opportunity to explore different countries. Roxie was fond of good bargains and had a passion for antiques, often spending time exploring flea markets and garage sales. She was incredibly generous and would often fill family and friends’ homes with her finds.

Roxie was a devoted daughter, mother, and sister whose greatest joy was her grandchildren, whom she adored deeply.

Roxie was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Muriel Roll, and her brother-in-law, Paul Rabuck.

Roxie is survived by her children, son Kevin Boatright and wife Stacey, daughter Denise Strain and husband James; ex-husband Doug Boatright; grandchildren Laurel, Abigail, and Wade Boatright, Laina and Leah Strain; siblings Shirley Rabuck, Candy Gonzales and spouse Alfonso, Mike Roll and spouse Joye, Randy Roll and spouse Damon; nieces and nephews Matt Roll and Mindy Roll Ham, Jason, Josh, and Jon Rabuck.

Services for Roxie will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2pm at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Burton, Texas. Burial will follow at the St. John’s Church Cemetery.
Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX 77833. 979.836.3611 Memories may be shared at www.brenhammemorialchapel.com