Janet Hay

Janet Hay, 88, of Indianapolis, died peacefully in her home on December 15, 2024. Born in Albany, Kentucky, on October 19, 1936, Janet moved with her family to New Castle, Indiana, as a child. She graduated from New Castle High School in 1954. 

 She was a faithful spouse and devoted mother. She was married to John F. Hay for 62 years before his death in 2015. She was mother to Debbie (Hay) Stine and John Franklin Hay, Jr., both of Indianapolis, who survive her. Also surviving: six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

 Janet was a pastor’s wife and she served dutifully in that role, offering her gifts as a church pianist and gracious parsonage host across six decades of volunteer service in the Church of the Nazarene. She was honored with the Distinguished Service Award by the Church of the Nazarene.

 Janet’s grandchildren are: Jamie (Britton) Blanck, Josh Britton, Abigail (Hay) Butler, Jared Hay, Molly (Hay) Crow, and Samuel Hay. Her great grandchildren are: Jacob Britton, Hannah (Britton) Slavens, Kobe Britton, Wyatt Britton, Lily Butler, Gabriel Butler, Claire Buter, Owen Crow, Oliver Crow, Blake Hay, and Jack Hay. Her great-great grandchild is Jayce Britton.

 Janet is preceded in death by her parents Willie Robert and Laura Mae Sheffield, brothers James Paul Sheffield, Emery Carr Sheffield, Gene Dale Sheffield, and sisters Willie Mae Sheffield and Myra (Sheffield) Hacker.

 A memorial gathering will be planned in the New Year. Memorial gifts may be made to Shepherd Community Center (https://shepherdcommunity.org/give/donate/).