Carol Dean Lay Hasty

carol lay hasty

July 22, 1946 ~ December 12, 2025

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Carol Lay Hasty, 79, of Lancaster, died December 12, 2025. She was born on July 22, 1946, in Danville, Kentucky, to the late Arnold T. Lay and Cleo Litton Lay Courtney. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by two grandsons, Joshua Montgomery and Hunter Montgomery, her sister Ruth Huffman, and her brothers Maynard Lay, James Lay, and Gerald Lay.

Carol leaves a vibrant legacy filled with love and dedication. Throughout her life, Carol found joy in simple pleasures, including gardening and fishing, and was known for her infectious love of music, often sharing her talent as a drummer. Her spirit was full of life, and she enriched the lives of those around her with her hard-working nature and kind heart.

Carol was a beloved wife to Donald “Donnie” Hasty and a devoted mother to her children: John (Crystal) Montgomery, Eddie (Jennifer) Montgomery, and Becky Montgomery. She was also a cherished grandmother to Reba Collier (Joshua), Dillon (Shayla) Carmichael, Allen (Kayleigh) Whitaker, Madison (Travis) Denning, Walker (Krista) Montgomery, Kevin (Emilee) Montgomery, William Montgomery, and Hunter (Taylor) Tovornik, her great-grandchildren Layne, Eli, Jake, Madi, Saylor, Mox, Raylan, Ryder, Charlotte, Mason, Mia, Brooks, and one on the way, her brother, Billy (Betty) Lay, and several nieces and nephews.

The family invites friends and loved ones to gather to celebrate Carol’s life from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Stith Funeral Home in Danville.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Garrard County Animal Shelter.

She will be dearly missed but will live on in the hearts of those she touched.

Services

Gathering of Friends: December 23, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Stith Funeral Home, Danville
318 W. Broadway
Danville, Kentucky 40422
859-236-2113
stithcares.com

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Time of Remembrance: December 23, 2025 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Stith Funeral Home, Danville
318 W. Broadway
Danville, Kentucky 40422
859-236-2113
stithcares.com

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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Carol Dean Lay Hasty 's name.

Garrard County Animal Shelter

210 Doty Heights

Lancaster,

KY

40444

garrardcoanimalshelter.wordpress.com

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  1. You was a sweet woman so kind if it wasn’t for your peanut butter fudge I would have never tried fudge you will be in a lot of people’s thoughts and prayers you will be missed

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  3. Snookie was a sweet lady. She and I used to compare our 2 am aches and pains when we would be up. I’ll sure miss talking to her. She was so loved by many.

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  4. Eddie, John and Becky,
    I’m so sorry to hear about Snooki’s. I loved her and had so much fun back in the day. Prayers for the family!!

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  6. I don’t think I can find the right words to express how much you have meant to me, and how much you will be missed. Whenever I think of you, I see that big happy smile that you always have, with your eyes sparkling. That’s how I’ll remember you. Rest in peace.

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    • She was a special lady that I learned to love like a mother. She was a true symbol of strength and beauty. She has a special family full of wonderful people! May she be at peace in Heaven. Until we meet again- I love you! ❤️

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  7. I am so very sorry. I just put a post on John Michael’s page yesterday about how sweet she always was to me. I had no idea she had passed. She was so proud of all her children. We made so many memories back in the day at Cecil Lane’s and other places where I sang and they had their band. Sending love and sympathy. RIP sweet Snookie.

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  8. Carol was so kind and non- judgemental. She loved her kids, grandkids and husband fiercely. I am so thankful she was Josh’s Nanny. He loved her and Donnie so much. I feel so blessed to have known her and I will miss her terribly. I find comfort in the fact that she has reunited with her grandsons. Love to Becky, Donnie, John, Kevin and all of her grandchildren. She is singing the sweetest songs in Heaven now. Love, Frances

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  9. Sending our Prayers to Carol’s family especially Donnie! May God comfort you Always. Meet Carol in 1994 she was wonderful lady and special friend that I will miss so much.

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  12. I had the pleasure of meeting this lady years ago. Very sweet person and will be missed by her family and friends

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  13. It is with heavy sadness I write this,my love and prayers for her family.she was always so nice to me and many more people. She was definitely a beautiful bright light in this world. Rest in peace.

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  16. All of Carol’s Family is in my Prayers… Donnie. her son’s, daughter, and grandchildren and grandchildren……l am sure she is looking down and watching you all from a better place and she is pain free and whole again. May God comfort you all at this sadtime….she was a great friend to me .l too. Miss her …being able to call and talk to her on the phone……..

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  17. I am Mavis’ cousin from South Carolina. I never had the pleasure of meeting Carol but I’ve heard how awesome she was from the memories that Mavis had shared! Praying for comfort and peace for you all! God bless!

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  19. She and Donnie are two of the most precious people we have ever met. I am so heartbroken at loosing her. I will miss her dearly. Everyone please keep Donnie in your prayers. Sending prayers for peace and strength to those that loved her. I will never forget her. ❤️
    Mary & Roger Dickerson

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  22. So sorry for your loss. Mrs Carol was a very sweet lady. My uncle Russ was their neighbor and he took me to meet her. When we got there she came from under the house where she was putting insulation. She welcomed me into her home just like family. Me being a fan of both her boys. She told me some stories of them growing up. She always talked to me and my mom when we would see her at a show. Heaven gained a beautiful angel.
    Missy Hutchinson, Shelbyville

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  24. So sorry for your loss. I am praying that for Donnie and the rest of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

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  27. A good friend from 1st grade thru high school at DHS……..reconnecting via FB was a bonus. Carol was so open and outgoing, I will truly miss our lengthy FB chats. My sincere sympathy to all her family. Betty Jo Eason Benedict

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  28. My heart aches for you and your family during this time of loss. Your mothers life was a true blessing, and her memory will forever be a source of inspiration.

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  29. Becky and all her Children, It’s not easy living without someone who loved us the most. Get closer to the Lord, He loves us more. She is in His arms now, watching over all of you. My condolences to all who loved her. Praying for your comfort and keeping your joy to celebrate the birth of our Savior. In Jesus name, Amen

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  31. Carol was such a beautiful lady she had such a big inspiration in my life growing up as a child one night she told me she wanted to take me home so I went home asked my momma if I could go live with her momma told me no and carol told me she wanted to have a Gil that looked like me one day and she did have a beautiful daughter that we do favor a lot sure miss this precious lady and I have precious memories of carol growing up watching her play at the Howard Theater gone but never for gotten love you carol always in my heart and mind for your such a Angle spread your wings and fly high be are guiding light for us all

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  33. Becky,
    Kurt & I are thinking of you & your whole Family.
    Carol was always so happy & feisty when we were around her.
    We are glad we got to know her a little bit these last couple years.
    Sending Love & Hugs your way.

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  36. Carol was the symbol of strength and beauty. I loved her like a second mother. She has a beautiful family full of wonderful people, which are her greatest legacy. May she be at peace in Heaven. Until we meet again- I love you! ❤️

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