Claudette Eleanor Layne

In Loving Memory of Claudette Eleanor “Pinky” Layne

[12/16/1941] – [04/06/2025]

With profound love and sadness, we honor the life and legacy of Claudette Eleanor Layne, affectionately known as Pinky and lovingly called Mama Layne. At 83 years young, she left this world full of grace, humor, and unforgettable warmth.

Born and raised in Georgetown, Guyana, Claudette carried with her the vibrant culture, rich traditions, and strong values of her homeland. She was proud of her Guyanese roots and wore her heritage with dignity and love. 

She later came to the United States with her four children—Winston, Lynette, Roxanne, and Christopher, a year after her husband passed, in pursuit of new beginnings, bringing with her the heart of Georgetown and the spirit of home. She carried her culture with pride, from the way she raised her children, passing it on through the stories she told, the values she lived by, and the meals she lovingly prepared for her family and friends. 

A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, sister, aunt; Claudette poured her love into her family. Among her grandchildren, she shared a particularly close bond with her grandsons Kevin and Joey, who brought her great joy, comfort, and pride.  Their relationship was filled with laughter, encouragement, and unwavering love.  She had a profound love for Collette and Neil as if they were her own children.  She also loved her daughters in law Marilyn and Kerina who she welcomed into the family with warm embrace and open arms.  Always offering wisdom, guidance and encouragement.

Pinky, as she was commonly known, was a proud, graceful, and vibrant soul. A queen in her own right, who carried herself with dignity just like her mother before her. Her family was her crown, and she wore it with pride. Born the second of seven siblings, she was a loving sister to: Clarence, husband of Shirley, Colbert, husband of Claudia, Cedric, Husband of Wanda, Calvin, Colin Ault and her dear sister Cheryl Mitchell, wife to Clifton Mitchell. She cherished her siblings deeply and remained connected to each of them through love, support, and shared memories, always holding space for those she lost and those who remain. She valued all her nieces, nephews, and extended family close to her heart and friends who were blessed by her presence. 

Claudette had a God-given gift for cooking, and her kitchen was a reflection of her heart. Her dishes rich with Caribbean flavor and Guyanese soul were more than food; they were stories, traditions, and acts of love. She was always available to share her recipes, her stories, her time, her wisdom and her love.

She was deeply rooted in her faith. She loved going to church, fellowshipping with her church members, and praising God with a grateful heart. She danced with joy, told stories with humor, and had a natural comedic spirit that brightened even the toughest of days. She was a true sports fan, especially when it came to Tennis. She also loved listening to music on the radio, or rewatching her favorite films like Dirty Dancing.

We will miss her smile, strength, generosity, sense of humor, her signature laugh, and joyful energy that lit up every room she entered. Whether she was cracking a joke, dancing to a good tune, or asking how your day went, she made every moment meaningful.

Though our hearts are heavy, we celebrate her life. A life marked by love, faith, family, and flavor. Her spirit lives on in every recipe shared, every story told, and every smile sparked by a memory of Claudette Layne.

She is now reunited in Eternal Peace with her husband Lancedale, her daughter Roxanne, her mom Hyacinth and her beloved brothers Clarence, and Colbert Ault, whose memories remained dear to her heart the rest of her life.

She is lovingly remembered by her devoted siblings Cedric, Calvin, Colin Ault, and her cherished sister Cheryl Mitchell. The bond between them was unbreakable, filled with phone calls, check-ins, shared jokes, and heartfelt family pride.

“When God don’t come, He sends.”

                                       - Claudette Layne.

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