Jane Gray

With profound sadness and heavy hearts full of love, we announce the passing of Janie Leeper Gray of Indianapolis, Indiana who went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 79 on November 7, 2026. She was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana and attended George Washington High School and Ball State University. She was an avid tennis player, swimmer, and enjoyed playing all kinds of games with friends and family. She regularly attended Bible Study, and her faith was a cornerstone of her life.

She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Rod Gray; her children, Jamie Gray De Witt (Bracken), Rodney Gray (Carla); her cherished grandchildren, Audrey De Witt, Adalyn De Witt, and Aiden De Witt. She is also survived by her brother Robert Leeper (Jean), brother-in-law Trevor Gray (Jeannie), and sister-in-law Pamela Query (Dennis), along with numerous greatly loved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends including Doug Leeper (Kellie), Tracy Pero (Ondrae), Ashley Funk (Robert), Spencer Gray (Alexandra), Brian Maire (Lauren), Dustin Gray and all their children. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Leeper and Mary Leeper; her aunt Louise Weller (Dale); her brother, Jimmy Leeper (Sally); and her nephew, Mike Leeper.

Jane will be remembered by many for her deep love for Jesus and her persistent faith. Though her journey has ended, the love she shared and the faith she carried will remain forever in the hearts of many she touched along the way. Her devotion to her family, her unwavering unconditional love, and the way she consistently placed the happiness of others before her own was felt by so many. She was the author of a book entitled “Don’t Wait” which encapsulated her life’s mission to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to always tell your loved ones how you feel. She donated many of these books to various churches, ministries, and organizations as part of this mission. She cherished all the time she spent with her family and grandchildren. Her joy and steadfastness made her a person you could always count on, and she will be deeply missed.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Grace and Mercy Ministries at 257 W. Oak Hill Road Crawfordsville, Indiana 47933.

Services will be private.