Crystal Trout (Mitchell)

Crystal Trout (Mitchell) obituary, Gary, IN

Crystal Trout (Mitchell)

Crystal Trout (Mitchell) Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 26, 2025.
Crystal Lashae Trout (Mitchell) was born April 1, 1974 to Hardy Lee and Lounnie Jean Mitchell. Crystal was a graduate and a retiree of Ivy Tech State College in Gary, Indiana.

Crystal had a boisterous way of bringing light and joy wherever she went! Her laugh was memorable, and her smile was sincere.

Those who knew Crystal knew how deeply she valued loyalty and connection.

Crystal married Kenneth Eugene Trout in July of 2001. Together, they shared two sons: JaKobe Lee Trout and JaKari Lee Trout. As a wife and mother, Crystal loved her family.

Her faith was personal and meaningful. Though not always spoken out aloud, it guided her. The Psalms brought her peace, and the hymns of her childhood reminded her of God's constant presence.

Crystal's absence will be deeply felt. She left lasting memories for all who knew her.

Crystal is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Eugene Trout and her father, Hardy Lee Mitchell.

Crystal leaves to cherish her memories her two sons: JaKobe Lee Trout and JaKari Lee Trout; mother, Lounnie Jean Mitchell; two sisters: Marjorie Ann Mitchell and Verleana Mitchell; three brothers: Sylvester Mitchell, Richard Diggs and Rodney Mitchell; lifetime friend, Ernestine Bean; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Rest peacefully, Crystal. You are loved and always will be.

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May 27, 2025

Celeste Thomas posted to the memorial.

May 16, 2025

Tim Metcalf posted to the memorial.

May 14, 2025

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Celeste Thomas

May 27, 2025

My heartfelt condolences to the family... Crystal was a beautiful, graceful woman, friend, wife, mother and sister!! I will always treasure the conversations we had, the times we laughed and cried! She will truly be missed!!

Tim Metcalf

May 16, 2025

Condolences to the Family, Crystal.....Very Special Person....Beautiful Personality ...Truly Will be Missed... Tim M..

Kimberly Larry

May 14, 2025

Sending my condolences and prayers to the family. When I heard, it really hit me hard. We have known each other from Spaulding to Ivy Tech. You truly will be missed. You are a true angel. My mom Freddie Taylor sending prayers to your family as well. Remembering when she taught your son piano lessons. Miss you girl! Rest well. Class of 1992 always!

Michelle IsBell

May 5, 2025

Sending Condolences to the Mitchell/Trout Families. She was a joy to work with at Ivy Tech...Rest well my friend.

Diane Robinson

April 30, 2025

Dear Lonnie,
I was saddened to about Crystal's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God bless you and keep you.

Greta & Nyla Heard

April 30, 2025

Extending my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the Mitchell/Trout families on the loss of their dearly beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend. My granddaughter attended their daycare in Glen Park. Resting in paradise with Kenneth...

Karen L Williams

April 29, 2025

Condolences to Crystal's family. She was always such a positive person while doing her job at Ivy Tech. I met her on my first day at Ivy Tech as she helped me go through the HR process. She never changed the entire 15 years that I knew her. May she rest in peace.

Frederick Miller

April 29, 2025

To the Family of Crystal my deepest sympathy goes out the whole family I been knowing Crystal since she was a little girl pretty smile and very friendly and her sister Ann and her brother Richard and her Mother beautiful LADY and her Father nice man to the family be strong and God will do the rest because one who lives in Christ shall never die their always be in your heart. Fred Miller from the neighborhood God Bless.

Bettie Wilson

April 29, 2025

My sincere condolences to the family of Crystal Trout. I adored Crystal she was always a joy to see, only smiles and warm hugs. I met Crystal when I was a student work study at Ivy Tech Communtiy college. She was a joy that I truly will miss. to know her was to love her . My prayers goes out to her sons and the rest of the family. RIH Crystal.

Sherry Mayhew

April 28, 2025

My condolences to the Family of Crystal- My name is Sherry Mayhew and I worked with Crystal for 20 plus years at Ivy Tech - her joy, her smile, and her laughter will missed- May God bless and keep you

Desi J

April 27, 2025

Rest Peacefully Sis. I thank you both for being the beautiful spirits that you were to me when I moved in. You were not only a neighbor but I could call you a friend I could call you my sister. Your spirit is definitely missed by me and my mom. I love you girl. God please give her family and strength and love they need at this time. My deepest condolences.

Zaporah Boyd

April 27, 2025

This is sad to hear. I send my love and condolences to you Crystal and family.

Loretta Jones

April 27, 2025

My dear Crystal, for the warmth, joy and genuine friendship you gave to us all, you smile and laugh, it will be missed. Rest Queen.

Twilla Lewis

April 27, 2025

I was shocked to learn of Crystal's passing. My memories of Crystal was first as a student and then as a co-worker. Prayers and condolences to the family. May loving memories of her bring you peace and comfort.

Pamela Nance

April 27, 2025

I was in total shock upon hearing your passing, Lounnie you and your family have my deepest sympathy may God strengthen and guide you during this difficult time Crystal I love how you catered to your mom and family you were very loved rest in peace angel

Michelle crawford

April 27, 2025

Steve ,Caleb and I was sadden this morning to hear of this.Crystal you will be truly missed. Crystal was a good friend, neighbor and little sister.She shined every morning with a bright smile and said inspiring words to encourage others everyday.Crystal was full of joy, love and laughter at all times.Rest in peace Crystal. God needed that smile.

Kimberly

April 27, 2025

Crystal....I love you friend YOU will always have the powerGet your rest
Sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Crystal

Curtis Dickerson Sr

April 26, 2025

I'm so sorry for the lost of my friend and classmate Crystal. She was such a fun, lively, spirited person. My condolences to her entire family and friends! RIP my friend

Angie

April 26, 2025

Sending my condolences to her family I've known her since she was born she always had a smile on her face may your smile brighten up Heaven as it did on earth God has truly gained a beautiful rose you will be missed rest easy my friend R.I.P.

Renee Todd (Marshall)

April 26, 2025

To hear of your passing took my breath away. Take your rest beautiful, til we meet again.

Nicole

April 26, 2025

Crystal, always smiling, encouraging and uplifting others. You will be missed.

Horace Mann Class of 1992

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