Lou Ellen Hay, 75, of Ray, Ohio, entered into the kingdom of her Savior on Saturday, October 31, 2026, following a hard-fought battle with dementia.
Lou Ellen was born November 5, 1950, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Lloyd W. and Eleanor (Park) Morris. On June 30, 1974, she married the late Kenneth L. Hay, with whom she shared 49 years of marriage until his passing in 2023.
She is survived by her children, Stephanie (Josh) Triplett of Ray, Ohio; Kenneth L. Hay Jr. of Chillicothe, Ohio; Melissa (Matt) Lambert of Chillicothe, Ohio; and former daughter-in-law Danielle Hay of Chillicothe, Ohio.
She also leaves behind her grandchildren: Ashley (John) Souders, Brittany Crowe (Ben), Casey Crowe (Andy), Victoria (Colin) Climer, Amber (Daniel) Wheeler, John Eicholz III, Kenneth L. Hay III, Madysun, Kristopher Hay, Alexis, Christian, Joshua Jr., and Autumn Triplett; one great-grandson, William Wheeler; and her sister, Janice Doyle.
In addition to her parents, Lou Ellen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth, and her brother, Eugene Morris.
Lou Ellen graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1969. She devoted her life to being a homemaker and raising her three children. She attended Goshen Run Church of God in Londonderry.
Lou Ellen will be remembered for her unwavering devotion to God, her wonderful sense of humor, and her ability to ease tense situations by breaking the silence with laughter. Her faith, love for her family, and joyful spirit will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff at National Church Residences for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to providing Lou Ellen with the best possible care during her final months.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the FAWCETT OLIVER GLASS AND PALMER FUNERAL HOME in Chillicothe, with Pastor Jeremy Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow at Little Mound Cemetery in Richmond Dale. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. An online memorial guestbook is available at www.fawcett-palmer.com. The Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral home are honored to serve the Hay Family.
Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Full service details and the family guest book are available at Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral Home.