Janie Lee Basey

Janie Lee Basey, 80, of Indianapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior, August 25th, 2024. She was born June 13th, 1944, to parents Ray and Eunice Reuter. 

Janie grew up in Indianapolis. When she was a young girl in grade school, she met the love of her life, Lester Basey. They grew up together, and on March 10th, 1961, when she was just 17, she and Lester married. They shared 63 wonderful years together. 

She worked for Western Electric (now AT&T) for many years before retiring. She then settled into her role as a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. 

Janie was a lifelong Christian, and her faith was very important to her. 

Janie was a compassionate, selfless woman. She adored her family and was always heavily involved in her little ones’ activities. In her younger years, she was a talented softball player, and later helped coach her daughter’s softball team. She took great pride in hosting her family for holidays and birthdays, creating a welcoming space where everyone could gather at her home. 

Janie was a loving wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. 

Janie is survived by her husband Lester Basey; children Kim Jenkins (The Late Mike), Lester Basey Jr. (Rhonda), Rick Basey (Kim), Penny Prince (Chance); seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; and her dog Gizmo. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings; and many beloved family pets. 

Visitation will be Tuesday September 3rd, at Flanner Buchanan Washington Park East, from 11-1pm. Her funeral will begin at 1pm. She will be laid to rest at Washington Park East Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Down Syndrome Foundation.