Jane Audrey Elrod, 101, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Jane was a long-time member of Sellersburg United Methodist Church, taught Sunday School, and coordinated fundraising events for the church. She worked in the cafeteria at Sellersburg Elementary for many years until her retirement. Jane enjoyed her flower gardens and taking family trips to South Carolina and was a phenomenal cook. Above all these things, her greatest joy was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jane will be remembered by many for her giving nature, her heart to serve others, and her great love for Jesus.
She was born on July 16, 1919, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Earl and Gertrude (Miller) Engleman. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. "Dick" Elrod, Sr.; and sisters, Virginia Richert and Pauline Masterson.
Jane is survived by her daughter, Donna Muldoon; son, Thomas Richard (Becky) Elrod, Jr.; son, Dwight (Nancy) Elrod; and niece, Carol Hart; grandchildren, Patrick Muldoon, Thomas R. (Susan) Elrod III, Amy (Greg) Kehler, Adam (Tonia) Elrod, Nick (Shannon) Elrod, Erin (fiancé, Jarrett Nash) Elrod, and Carrie (Kory) Byrne; and 11 great-grandchildren.
A Private Gathering and Memorial Service was held at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). She was laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery in New Albany. You can watch the Memorial Service here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/P2YEiYvAwkAUNmEn6
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Jane's caregivers, Heather, Cindy, Anna, Lindsey, Brandy, Rachel, and Carol, for their amazing care during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jane's memory can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959) or Shriners Hospitals for Children (2900 North Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607).