Cathy Ellen Ball, 70, of rural Columbia City, died peacefully at 4:50 a.m. Monday, August 29, 2022, at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne, where she was admitted on Thursday.

Born on August 16, 1952, in Columbia City, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Homer W. and Ellen (Anderson) Oliver. Growing up near Coesse, she completed Coesse Elementary School and attended Columbia City Joint High School.  She later earned a GED and completed Ravenscroft Beauty College in Fort Wayne.

For over 30 years, Cathy worked for General Electric. She began in the Fort Wayne facility, later transferring to GE Aircraft Engines, Cincinnati.

At home, she enjoyed gardening both flowers and vegetables with her companion dog, Ralphie, by her side. Clothes shopping was one of her favorite activities, along with collecting Indian artifacts – pottery and blankets. On the weekends, she could be found cruising the neighborhood on her golf cart.

Surviving is her son, Caleb Ball of Columbia City; grandchildren, Chloe, Brook, and Bryce Ball; great-grandchildren, Brynlee & Hudson; and a sister, Penny (Phillip) Valjack of Columbia City.

Additionally, she was preceded in death by a son, Jason Ball; a grandson, Bronson Ball; a brother, Dennis Oliver and a sister, Nadine Baller.

A memorial service is 5 p.m. Saturday, September 17th, at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Visitation is 2 p.m. until the service Saturday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the Humane Society of Whitley County.