Verna E. Hathaway, 85, of Pierceton, peacefully passed away at home Sunday, May 9, 2021, surrounded by her family.
Verna was born April 29, 1936, in Pierceton, to Russell and Ruby Babcock Cole. She married K. Fredrick Hathaway on June 13, 1955; he survives.
Verna was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who lived her life to the fullest. She loved golf, gambling and playing cards with family and friends. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the pillar of strength and love for her entire family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Verna is survived by her husband of 65 years, Fred; their five children: William “Bill” (Sonya) Hathaway, of Warsaw; Debra (Brian Wilson) Hathaway, of Warsaw; Vickie (Dan) Gackstetter, of Arizona; Ann (Walter Williams) Howard, of Larwill; and Fredrick (Angi) Hathaway, of North Manchester; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild. Also surviving are a sister, Vera Drudge, of Pierceton; and a brother, Robert “Bob” Riemersma, of North Manchester.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two grandsons, two great-grandsons, three brothers and three sisters.
In keeping with Verna’s wishes, cremation will take place, with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery at a later date.
Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services is entrusted with Verna’s care.
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