Tracy Healey, 52, of Waco passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at a local hospital. A Memorial Service in her honor will be held at 10am, Friday, October 4 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel, 5201 Steinbeck Bend Dr, Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Tracy was born March 16, 1961 to Glen and LaDon Matthews in Lamesa, where she grew up and later graduated from Lamesa High School. After graduation, she attended Midland Community College where she obtained her nursing degree. She attended Lamesa Church of Christ. She practiced nursing in Midland and Abilene. After moving to Waco with her daughter, Shannon, Tracy went to work at the V.A. Regional Office for the next 12 years. She felt strongly about using her nursing skills to fill out paperwork to help our nation’s veterans. Tracy married Jim Healey on April 3, 2010. She enjoyed planning redecorating ideas for Jim and Shannon to do in their remodeled home.
Tracy was a very passionate person. She always had a sincere love for her country and was always ready to discuss politics. Tracy also diligently studied the bible and felt strongly about religion and her relationship with Christ. Tracy was also an animal lover who always had plenty of pets. She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, niece, cousin and friend.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, Jeremy Brian.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Healey of Waco; her parents; daughter, Shannon Barfield; brother Terry and wife Pat Matthews; uncle and aunt; Connie and Jr. Behringer; special cousins, Donna and husband, Tom Reed and Cindy Vannatta; as well as a host of other family members and dear friends.
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With deepest and heartfelt sorrow. The world lost a wonderful young lady. May the loving arms of Jesus comfort you and guide you in the difficult days ahead.
Our sympathy to all that loved Tracy. Our love goes to the whole family and especially cousins Donna and Cindy. Prayers for added strength.
Jesus foretold a hope that one day we will see our loved ones again happy and healthy, John 5:28, 29 says, "all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." I pray this promise along with loving memories of Mrs. Tracy Healey fill your heart with comfort and peace.
Last year Tracy saw me through the loss of my brother. I wish she were here now to see me through this loss because Tracy was as close as a sister to me, as treasured and loved as any member of my family. I thank God for the 12 years I had as her friend. I thank God that I will see her again one day in the presence of the Lord. But in the meantime, the pain of this is so deep – I cannot imagine the depth of pain of the family – of Jim and Shannon, parents, brother, cousins. Tracy loved you so much; she loved her family deeply. Thank each of you for the part you have had in making her into the precious person she was in my life – and the lives of many others. I am honored that the Lord allowed me to share in her life. It would take a book to tell all the ways she encouraged me and believed in me over the past twelve years. Please always know how much I loved her and treasured her friendship. My life was forever changed by her love and friendship.
I was one of many of Tracy’s friends in high school. I am so sad to hear of her passing. I remember all the sleep overs, prank calls, and papering our friends homes. I remember high school band trips, her dog Taffy. I remember sitting on the trampoline under the big willow tree in her back yard just talking and laughing. She was a beautiful person and friend. I will miss her and always remember her smile. God be with Glen, LaDon and her complete family. May you feel his peace and comfort.
With Love.
Tina
I’m sad that Tracy is gone. My prayers are with you, Glenn, Ladonn, and Shannon.