Kathleen E. Hope, 64, of New Haven, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at her residence. She was born March 1, 1951 in Fort Wayne to the late Lester C. and Zora V. (Hampton) Mills. She worked at the Columbia City Walmart and retired in June 2015. Surviving are her children, Charity Hope and Franklyn Hope, both of New Haven; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Hope and Alexis Hope; sister, Joan Martony; and brother in law, Nathan Hope of Fort Wayne. Visitation will be Monday, October 12, 2015 from 6 to 8 PM at Greenlawn Funeral Home, 6750 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. A family graveside service with burial will take place on Tuesday, October 13, 2015.