Claudia Jean Culbertson nee May, age 64, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012. Beloved wife for 45 years of Siebert "Gene" Culbertson. Fond daughter of late Charlie and late Lela May nee Howington. Loving mother of Paul (Shelly) Culbertson, Cyndi (fiancé James Thomas) Culbertson, and Thomas (Amanda) Robinson and Step-mother of Samantha Blankenship. Cherished sister of Ronnie May, Darwin May, and Michael (Carol) May, late Fred May, late Glen (Donna) May, late Darrel (Sue) May, late Phyllis Ruzick, and late Helen (Howard) Culbertson. Proud grandmother of Joshua, Jon, Mike, Emily, Brian, Alex, and Jordan. Dearest great-grandmother of Lydian. Will be missed by her loyal dog Rocky. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 10 AM until time of Service at 1 PM at LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond with Rev. Bob Parnell, Pastor, officiating. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond. For further information regarding services, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219/ 845-3600.