INDIANAPOLIS
Rebecca Ayres, age 61, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on September 15, 2023. She was born on April 1, 1962, in Crossville, TN. Rebecca was the sweetest and most kind person, and if she was in your life, you knew how lucky you were. She lived a full life and had many interests, but most of all, she loved her family. Rebecca played violin in the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic for thirty years and the Carmel Symphony Orchestra for twelve years. She was also an avid equestrian and was a stable hand in her younger years. Rebecca is survived by her beloved husband, Richard Ayres, her sons Robert Hoffmann and Chris Hoffmann, her step-daughters Ashley Comstock, Alexis Smith, and Brianna Sample, her brothers Dan Lee and David Lee, and her sister Susanna Lee. She was preceded in death by her mother Kay Lee, her father Ralph Lee, and her brother Jon Lee. Rebecca attended Jennings County High School and later pursued higher education at Indiana Wesleyan University. She had a passion for music, horses, hiking, and photography. There will be no services held at this time. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to a charitable organization of your choice in memory of Rebecca Ayres.
