Janice Lee Smith (Hardman), 80, Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 9, 2019.

Jan grew up in Brazil, IN and attended Indiana State University, where she was a proud member of Alpha Omicron Pi. She worked for American United Life for many years until retirement.

She spent most of her years attending St. Luke Catholic Church where she became an active member of the community. She looked forward to cleaning the chapel, going to adoration, supporting the Pro-life organization, and attending her granddaughters’ countless activities.

She is survived by daughter, Jamie Lynne Shears; granddaughters, Alexandra Michelle Liphard (Ryan), Sydney Lynne Shears; cousin, Marsha Roeschlein and her loving family; and Linda Merritt, whom Jan considered her second daughter.

She is preceded in death by her father, James Hardman; mother, Gladys Rheinfrank; and step father, Harold Rheinfrank.

Funeral mass will be held on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. with calling from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at St. Luke Catholic Church, 7575 Holliday Drive East, Indianapolis, IN.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating in her honor to Little Sisters of the Poor (St. Augustine Home) online at http://www.littlesistersofthepoorindianapolis.org/our-giving-opportunities/