Janet L. Caudill, 83, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, October 05, 2014 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 15, 1931 in Spiceland a daughter of Edgar and Lorna (Smith) Murphy.

Janet was a 1949 graduate of Spiceland High School. She worked as a secretary for Caudill Marathon. Janet was a member of First United Methodist Church and enjoyed flower gardening, baking pies and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Everett Caudill of New Castle; two daughters, Cindy (Randy) Utt of Lewisville and Susie (Larry) Hufford of New Castle; grandchildren, Stacie (Gary) Wrightsman, Holly Hudson, Emily Caudill (Richie Hiser), Randy Utt, Leslie Utt, Chris (Melanie) Hufford; great grandchildren, Grant Ingalls, Cassidy Wrightsman, Keaton Walters, Clayton and Logan Reno, Lane Utt, Hunter and Trapper Hudson, Macy and Carmen Hufford; siblings, Joan Catt of Houston, TX, Jerry (Sarah) Murphy of New Castle and Jim (Shairon) Murphy both of New Castle; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Steve Caudill; siblings, Keith Murphy, Kenny Murphy, Joyce Wood, Ina Jean McClellen, and John Murphy.

Service will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Tom McGilliard officiating. Burial will follow in Circle Grove Cemetery in Spiceland. Friends may call from 4-7 PM Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 50 E 91st St. Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830. You may share condolences or memories of Janet at www.hinsey-brown.com.

New Castle Courier Times: Monday, October 6, 2014