Crystal Nicole (Goens) Lawson Obituary (1984 - 2022)

Crystal Nicole (Goens) Lawson, age 38, of Noblesville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 26, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Elwood on November 18, 1984, the daughter of Tim and Candy (Gootee) Goens. Crystal was a 2003 graduate of Elwood Community High School where she was active in band and Latin Club. She was a 2007 graduate of her beloved Purdue University, where she received her bachelor's of nursing degree, and she became a Registered Nurse. Crystal worked as an RN in the NICU at Indiana University Hospital North and Riley Children's Hospital for over 14 years. On November 8, 2014, she married Robert Matt Lawson, and they shared over 8 years of marriage together. She was a member of the Gamma Tau Chapter of Kappa Delta Phi Sorority in Elwood. She loved music and enjoyed going to concerts. Reba McIntyre and comedian Bert "The Conqueror" Kreischer were some of her favorites. Crystal loved Purdue University, traveling, and going to Gulf Shores with her family. She enjoyed making crafts, especially if it involved using her Cricut. Crystal loved her pets Booger and Lance. More than anything, Crystal loved her family. She adored her niece and nephew and loved watching them grow. She will be remembered for having a huge caring heart and being a very kind soul. Crystal was loved by more people than she ever realized, and she impacted countless families as a registered nurse. Crystal is survived by her husband, Robert Matthew Lawson of Noblesville, her parents, Tim and Candy Goens; sister, Larken (Todd) Uhrick, grandmother, Sharon Sells, aunt, Brenda Bizila, aunt, Kathy (Mike) Wilburn, niece, Katie Uhrick, nephew, Colton Bogard, and father-in-law, Randy Lawson; Crystal is also survived by several cousins, extended family members and many friends. Crystal was preceded in death by her grandfather, Charles Sells; grandmother, Kate Gootee; grandfather, Bob Gootee; uncle, Bud Bizila; aunt, Christina Miller, and mother-in-law, Kaye Lawson. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, 1113 S. Anderson St. Elwood, IN 46036. Funeral service will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the funeral home with Rev. Roger Gardner officiating. The services will begin with a Nursing Honor Guard service, and the Kappa Delta Phi service. Burial will follow in the Elwood City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be mailed to Ignite Transform 698 North 10th Street Noblesville, IN 46060 or envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com