Jackie Sue Darby

Jacqueline Sue Darby, 79, a resident of Lafayette and formerly of New Castle passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Franciscan Health Center in Lafayette. She was born January 16, 1947 in Henry County to the late Harold and Betty (Beeson) Hinshaw.

A 1984 graduate of Ivy Tech, she received her Associates Degree in Mental Health Technology. Jackie Sue was employed at the New Castle State Developmental Center where she worked as a training supervisor until it’s closing in 1998. She then worked at the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Home in Knightstown where she served as the Dean of Students for a total of 37 years of service for the state of Indiana. Jackie Sue’s hobbies include shopping, cooking, and she loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include two daughters: Jennifer Diane Darby of Rossville, IN and Heather Renee’ Baker, DVM (husband: Aaron) of Lafayette, IN; three grandchildren: Ava Fleming (husband: Ethan), Eden Baker and Luke Baker; brother: Edd Hinshaw of New Castle; long-time companion: Thom Higgins of Atlanta, GA; fairy great granddaughter: Harper Bowden of Muncie and several beloved nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Jackie Sue was preceded in death by her husband: Edd Darby on July 4, 2005.

Services will be held at 4:00pm Friday, October 30, 2026 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Visitation will be from 2:00 until the time of the service on Friday. Cremation will follow at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service. Memorial contributions may be given to Wildcat Valley Animal Clinic to support their injured animal fund, 10260 E 200 N, Lafayette, IN 47905. You may express condolences or share memories at www.hinsey-brown.com.