Joann Lay

JoAnn Lay, 74, of Shelbyville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

She was born February 21, 1944 in Indianapolis to Alonzo Porter and Virginia (McClain) Ruddick.

She married Henry Lee Lay on August 18, 1959 and he preceded her in death on December 28, 2010.

JoAnn is survived by her sons, Roger Allen Lay, Bill (wife, Corrina) Lay and Todd Lay, daughter, Terry L. (husband, Brian) Conover, grandchildren, Brian, Kaleigh, Whitney, Caitlin, Kyleigh, and Cooper, and 6 great-grandchildren, all of Shelbyville, and her dog companions, Gigi, and Melia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and 2 brothers.

JoAnn attended Trinity Pentecostal Church and Christian Life Centre.

She was formerly employed as a cafeteria worker at Shelbyville High School.

She enjoyed writing poems, shopping and lunch with friends.  Her greatest pleasure was spending quality time with her kids

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the funeral home with Reverend Jim Stephens officiating.

Burial will be in Lewis Creek Cemetery.

Memorial contribution may be given to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 E. 17th Street, Columbus, IN 47201.

Funeral Directors, Greg, Sheila, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve the Lay family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com .