WALLA WALLA, Wash. Codi E. Truax, 48, died Jan. 4 at her Walla Walla, Wash., home.

Ms. Truax was born Aug. 11, 1964, in Oregon. She was an artist, poet, musician and singer/composer. She loved animals and the outdoors.

Survivors include her mother, Carolee Wisor of John Day; brother, John Hopper of John Day; sister, Callie Moss of John Day; and grandfather, Darrell Hopper of John Day.

She was preceded in death by grandmother, Gladys Hopper; grandfather, James Wisor; and her adopted mother, Mary Truax.