Orpha Jeannette Gay, 98, Columbia City, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at home.

She was born April 13, 1927, in Larwill. On July 3, 1943, she married Dale L. Gay, who preceded her in death in 1977.

She is survived a daughter, Trudy Mosley, Columbia City; daughters-in-law, Deborah Gay and Kathy Huston, both of Columbia City; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, is handling arrangements.