Barbara "Janelle" Ott, 77, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Janelle was born in Allen County, Indiana on October 21, 1947, a daughter of the late Roy and Jacqueline Cook. She enjoyed races especially NASCAR and gardening. Janelle is survived by her husband, Stephen Ott; sons, Jack Cook and Deven Ott; daughter, Leslie Sheets; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Terri Shimp. There will be no services at this time. Contributions in Barbara's memory may be made to Global Down Syndrome Foundation.