MERRILLVILLE, IN – Naida Rae Lane, age 87, of Merrillville, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 with family by her side in Trinity, Florida.

Naida is survived by her loving daughter, Tracy (Brian) Horn; granddaughters: Sarah (Aaron) Pizer and Amy (Evan) Ort; great-granddaughters: Brooklyn, Raegan, and Madison; great-grandson, Jordan; and nieces: Jill (Bob) Dowdy and  children; Sheryl A. Shell and children; Nancy Shell; and cousin Peggy (Melvin) Smith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Lane; son, Kevin Lane; parents Howard (Dorothy)  Underwood; brother, Frankie (Cynthia) Underwood; and sister, Gloria (Neal) Shell.

Naida was born on Thursday, June 11, 1936 in an era known as the Great Depression. She was the middle child of two siblings and worked at U.S. Gary Works Steel Mill. Naida moved on to work for Peterbilt for more than 30 years until she retired.

Naida was an extremely smart woman and knew every word in the crossword games. She enjoyed reading her love novels and sipping her hot cup of tea. We shall not forget the countless breakfast dates where she shared her love of pancakes and coffee.

She overcame great obstacles in her life and was a wonderful mother to her children. Naida was also a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She would make sure to check in on everyone no matter what.

We find it remarkable that despite all the physical struggles these last few years held for you, you still weren’t quite ready to go. You fought hard to be here with your family.

You loved us all deeply, and we felt it. We hope you were able to feel our love pouring right back at you because we love you so much. Then, now, and forever. Until we meet again.

Visitation will be Friday, September 15, 2023 at Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home-Seven Springs Chapel, 8825 Old County Rd 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm., with a Service beginning at 4:30 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Naida’s honor would be preferred.