Cristy Layne, age 37, of Crown Point, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. She was born on January 7, 1981 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cristy loved animals and dedicated a lot of her free time to rescuing dogs. She always had an outgoing personality with a cheery disposition. She made friends wherever she went and will always be remembered for the way her beautiful eyes and smile lit up a room when she walked in. Above all, she loved her son, Grant and cherished the time she spent with him.

She is survived by her mother, Meloney (Patrick O'Hern) Layne; father, Howard Layne; son, Grant (Colleen Cary) Baker; sister, Cassie (Matthew Hoots) Layne; niece, Kaitlyn Vazquez; nephew, Cayden Hoots.

Memorial contributions in Cristy's name may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.

A funeral service for Cristy will take place Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 7:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Winfield Chapel, 10909 Randolph Street Crown Point/ Winfield, IN 46307. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4:00 pm until the time of service at the funeral home. For more information, please call (219) 661-2600. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.