Cathryn M. Harkless

Cathryn M. Harkless, 82, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at her home. Born August 8, 1938 in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Florence Brown. She attended Fort Wayne Central High School and worked at Omega Rubber, BAHR, and most recently, Mattel Power Wheels. A friendly lady, she had a host of friends and enjoyed playing Bingo and Euchre. She loved her family dearly and was always there for her children. She is survived by her children, John Hovis of Fort Wayne, Sally (Lonny) Fivecoate of Fort Wayne, Tina Hovis of Fort Wayne, Rose (Doug) Ripple of Fort Wayne, and Charles (Melanie) Hovis of Portland, IN; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings, Walter (Sylvia) Brown of Fort Wayne, Phyllis Taylor of Sanford, FL, and Sandra (Linda) Brown. She was also preceded in death by six siblings. Visitation is from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Advantage-Highland Park, 2403 East Wallen Road, Fort Wayne. Burial at Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials to Cancer Service of Northeast Indiana. For online condolences, please visit www.advantagehighlandpark.com.