Kelly R. HochstetlerCOLUMBIA CITY – Kelly R. Hochstetler, 57, of Pierceton, died at 6:49 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, where she was admitted on Dec. 13.
Born May 8, 1964, in Alliance, Ohio, she was a daughter of James Vincent and Caroline Sue Zachary Davenport. Growing up in the Coesse area, she graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1982.
She had worked for Precision Plastics in Columbia City for 10 years before joining the family’s United Oil – Marathon Station in Pierceton, where she had 16 years of service.
She was a Star Wars fan and liked collecting crystal rocks. Emerald was her birthstone and favorite crystal rock. She enjoyed decorating her home for the holidays and quiet time reading her favorite book. When her granddaughter came along, she became the focus of her life.
Surviving is a daughter, Samantha Lee Love, of Pierceton; a granddaughter, Shadow Rose Love; her mother, Caroline Sue Gardner, of Pierceton; brothers: James Davenport, of Oregon; Dennis (Teresa) Davenport, of Oklahoma; Scott (Pam) Gardner, of Tennessee; Terry (Felisity) Gardner, of South Whitley; stepsiblings: David (Cathy) Gardner, of Columbia City; and Diane (Dennis) Sheets, of Laud.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Davenport; stepfather, Robert Gardner; and a sister-in-law, Faith Davenport.
Keeping with Kelly’s wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.
Condolences may be sent to www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com.
