Patricia F. Earl

Patricia F. Earl, age 65, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 1:46 am on Sunday September 14, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born on October 26, 1959, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Charles and Norma (Lane) Wildey Patricia attended Columbia City Joint High School then worked for PTG, C & R Plating, Columbia City and Carol's Corner, South Whitley. Patricia enjoyed crocheting, cooking, collecting gnomes, and loved cats and dogs. Survivors include her children Christy (Enrique) Sanchez of Goshen and Nicholle Argueta of Houston, TX; granddaughter Ivory Argueta; mother Norma Wildey of Columbia City; siblings Charlene (William) Thompson, Paula (Kevin) Cearbaugh, and Nathan Wildey, all of Columbia City, and Charles Wildey, Jr. of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her dad Charles Wildey, Sr. and nephew Gage Wildey. A celebration of life for Patricia will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Patricia may be made to DeMoney Grimes towards final expenses. Arrangements by DeMoney Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or to sign the online guest register.