Jodi Lynn Garretson

Jodi Lynn Garretson, 50, passed away on October 19, 2020 at IU Methodist Hospital. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 8, 1969, the daughter of Harold Leroy Garretson Jr., and Carol Sue Lepper. Jodi obtained her Associates Degree from Fort Wayne Business College and went on to be the founder of A New Chapter Weddings and Lakeside Wedding Chapel. She was also a Real Estate Broker with Liberty Group Realty. Jodi lived life to the fullest and enjoyed being with her family and friends. Her son, CJ was her biggest joy in life. She enjoyed putting her toes in the sand and attending live concerts. She is survived by her son, CJ Caudill; love of her life, Jason Edwards; mother, Carol (Tim) Lepper; siblings, Joe (Andrea) Garretson, Jennifer (Garret) Caley, Justin (Melissa) Lepper, and Jeremy (Ashley) Lepper; nieces and nephews, Hannah, Taylor, Sam, Trevor, J.P., Karson, Emmerson, Ellory, and Avery; Jodi was also greatly loved by, Slate, Erica, and Olivia; aunts and uncles, Kathy Harmon and Sharon Ulrich, Betty (Dennis) Sowers, Sylvia Kien, Don Jantz, and David Garretson. She also leaves behind her beloved dogs, Auggie, Sampson, and Juno. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Leroy Garretson Jr. A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Hockemeyer and Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St Joe Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 5pm on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at New Haven Conservation Club, 13031 US 24, New Haven, IN 46774. Memorial contributions may be made to a trust for her son C.J., in care of Carol Lepper. "Life is so short. We spend so much time sweating the small stuff; worrying, complaining, gossiping, comparing, wishing, wanting and waiting for something bigger and better instead of focusing on all the simple blessings that surround us everyday. Life is so fragile and all it takes is a single moment to change everything you take for granted. Focus on what's important and be grateful! You are blessed! Believe it! Live your life and leave no regrets." - Melanie Koulouris