Kathea T. Holdstock, 30, of Bluffton, passed away Saturday evening, Jan. 6, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Kathea was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on June 4, 1993.  Her mother, Kristie Haley, survives in Bluffton, and her father, Kevin (Leanne) Holdstock survive in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada.  Kathea was preceded in death by her stepfather, Eric Haley, in 2023.

Kathea was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Bluffton.  Despite her physical ailments and being confined to a wheelchair her entire life, she had a great sense of humor and anyone who knew her loved her.

In addition to her parents, Kathea is survived by two sisters, Kayla (Brad) Green of Geneva and Khloe Lawrence of Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada; a nephew, Grayson Holdstock; a niece, Noah Holdstock; maternal grandfather, Ken Elliott; maternal grandmother, Susan (Michael) Butte; and paternal grandparents, Don and Norma Holdstock.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Bluffton.  Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH.