Karen Lime

FORT WAYNE - Karen Sue Lime, age 77, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024.

She was born Oct. 31, 1946, in Willard, Ohio, daughter of the late Chester M. and Laura M. (née Garen) Franklin.

Karen graduated from Willard High School and spent the majority of her career in the financial services sector, retiring from Midwest America Federal Credit Union as Collections Manager.

Karen had many hobbies, interests and passions, including gardening, holistic health, massage therapy, crafting, knitting and sewing, but cherished time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren the most. Although simple, she was a generous, independent woman that was intentional in all she did, and lived sacrificially as a single mother, often working multiple jobs to provide and care for her family.

Karen is survived by her loving and devoted son, Mark (Jennifer) Lime; grandchildren, Allison (Tate) Study, Kaitlynn (Cody) Shepherd and Laura Kai Lime; great-grandchildren, Addison, Chloe, Evan and Noah; brother, Benjamin Franklin; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Cheryl (Jack) Pfanner; and former husband, Danny Lime.

Friends and family will be received from 1-4 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Homes, Pine Valley, 1320 E. Dupont Road.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the ALS Association, P.O. Box 37022, Boone, IA 50037-0022.