Tracy (Nee White) Crandall

Age 50, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso. She was born in Gary, Indiana on March 29, 1970 to Gary White and Brenda (nee Gibson) Anderson. Tracy will always be remembered as a fun loving, sweet spirited person who would not leave without a hug first. One of her happiest places to be was outside caring for her plants. She was an animal lover and most of all, she cherished spending time with her family. She will be sorely missed.

She is survived by her daughter, Jessica (Zachary) Tharpe; granddaughter, Alice Tharpe; mother, Brenda Anderson; two sisters, Terri Gianopolos and Erica (Jerry) Wojihoski; brother, Steven Cates; boyfriend, Frank Elliott and many other loving family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her dad, Keith Cates.

A celebration of Tracey's life will be held on July 3, 2020 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Winamac Eagles #2580 602 West 11 ^th Street, Winamac, Indiana 46996 . Cremation is entrusted to Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart, Indiana 46342. (219) 942-2109 or online condolences at www.reesfuneralhomes.com