PIERCETON – Carla Cone Freel, 57, Columbia City, passed away at 4:15 p.m. Jan. 5, 2015, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 29, 1957, in Columbia City, to Charles and Elizabeth “Betty” Hamsher Cone. She was raised in Pierceton, but lived most of her life in Whitley County. She was a graduate of Whitko High School, Class of 1976. She worked for Wellspring Interfaith Social Services, Fort Wayne, and also worked part time from home for International Wood as a bookkeeper. She loved working outside and landscaping. She also was a big sports fan, including football and Duke University basketball, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughter, Shilo (and spouse Josh) Wearley, Simpsonville, S.C.; her son, Gavin (and spouse Vanessa) Freel, Salem; her mother, Columbia City; three brothers: Dana Cone, Syracuse; and Kent Cone and Todd Cone, both of Pierceton. She was preceded in death by her father; her son, Evan Freel; and her brother, Garth Cone. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Pierceton Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Will Roberts officiating. Burial is in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton. Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. ***** Memorials to Wellspring Interfaith Social Services, 1316 Broadway Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Condolences via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
