Lisa M. Hackworth

Lisa M. Hackworth obituary, Columbia City, IN

Lisa M. Hackworth

Lisa Hackworth Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Lisa Marie Hackworth, 60, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, surrounded by family. Born October 14, 1964, in Fort Wayne, Indiana she was a daughter of the late Jack and Garnet (Bridegam) Pettigrew.
She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1983, and went on to obtain her associate degree in occupational therapy. On December 17, 1994, she married Chris Hackworth in Columbia City, Indiana. Lisa worked for NEISEC as an occupational therapy assistant. She was a member of First Church of God.
Lisa loved to travel and all types of puzzles. Her greatest joy was spending time with family.
Lisa is survived by her daughters, Rylee Hackworth, and Hailey Hackworth; sister, Lorene (Neil) Perry; brothers, Alyn Pettigrew, and Bruce (Jenelle) Pettigrew; and several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, Lisa is preceded in death by her husband, Chris Hackworth who passed in 2019.
Graveside service will be 11:00 am Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Oak Grove (Compton) Cemetery, Columbia City.
Memorial donations may be given in memory of Lisa to assist with funeral expenses. Donations may be mailed to DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Dr., Columbia City. Visit www.DeMoneyGrimes.com to send Lisa's family online condolences or sign the online guest book. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Lisa M. Hackworth, please visit our Tree Store.

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