Rhea K. Glidewell

Rhea Kay Glidewell, 77, passed away December 30, 2023, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born June 15, 1946, in Fort Wayne, IN, the daughter of the late Roy H. and Kathlyn G. McKee. Rhea did everything with steadfast determination and hard work. She finished her career at State Farm as an Auto Claims Specialist. At her 30 year anniversary at State Farm her supervisor noted that “there is no doubt that she handled most every type pf Auto claim known to mankind.” Her level of experience was celebrated and was greatly admired. Rhea balanced a career in a tough field also with volunteering in multiple music positions at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. She had a lifelong love of being on or near the water, be it at Lake Wawasee or her back yard pool. Rhea enjoyed playing golf and was a down-the-fairway hitter, when others went left or right. She and Hugh love to recharge by visiting the Caribbean Islands during cooler weather months. Rhea loved and cared for many little furry dog friends. Rhea was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Hugh Stanley Glidewell, October 15, 2023. She is survived by her sister, Sondra (Roger) Glidewell, brother, Roy Dale (Marilyn) McKee, DVM, both of Fort Wayne, IN; and her sister Sara Lynne (Ralph) Long of Mountain Home Arkansas. A Celebration of Life will be 3:00 p.m Sunday April 14, 2024, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church 2417 Getz Road Fort Wayne, IN, with gathering one hour prior. Memorials may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church Music Department or Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana. Arrangements entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home 8325 Covington Road Fort Wayne, IN.