Judith A Lay

Judy, 86 years old, was born on August 11th, 1936, to Mildred and Clarence T. Phelps in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was one of six children, and at a young age, helped care for and raise her younger siblings whom she loved very much. She performed as a singer at Camp Atterbury in Indiana for troops in the early 1950’s. Judy owned and rode horses in her youth and later became a huge fan of horse racing which she loved until her passing. She was a free spirit who lived in many places including Indiana, Florida, Nevada, Arkansas, and Texas.

Most of all, Judy was a dedicated, loving, kind Sister, Mother and Grandmother.

She is survived by her two sons, Mark Lay (Linda Stevens) of Arkansas and Michael W. Ford (Hope Ford) of Texas, eight grandchildren: Erica Burgess (Trea Burgess), Crystal, Mary, Josh, and their mother Sherrie Duggar-Lay, Adrian, Phillip, Shane, and Deaven. She is also Survived by her siblings Mike Phelps (Moises Phelps), Janet Niehaus (Ralph Neihaus), and Bob Phelps.

She is predeceased by her parents Mildred & Clarence Phelps, two brothers, Jack Phelps and Gene Phelps and the love of her life, Robert Lay, who died far too young in 1971.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crownhill.org for the Lay family.