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Tracy Meredith Obituary

Tracy Devona Meredith, age 45, was called home February 7, 2016. She was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School class of 1988. She attended Ivy Tech, receiving her Associate Degree in Medical Assisting and she was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Tracy Devona is survived by her loving parents, Cleophas and Closetta Meredith; daughters, Talecia and Taquelia Meredith; grandchildren, Jay`Lynn and Jay`Ceon Shackleford; brother, Cleophas (Jackie) Meredith Jr. and sisters, Tanya (Nate) Lowery, Tina and Tiffany Meredith; special love, Eugene West and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation - Smith, Bizzell and Warner Funeral Home Friday, February 12, 2016 from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. (family hour 6-8 p.m.) Funeral services Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 12 p.m. at Van Buren Missionary Baptist Church, 2585 Van Buren St. Reverend Dwight Mobley officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Feb. 11, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
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Taquelia Meredith

February 4, 2025

It’s hard to believe it’s going on 9 years since you left us. You done gained 2 beautiful grand babies. Your presence is truly missed and I know you’re watching over us because Cavin talk about you ALL the time. We love you more than anything in this world. Continue to get your rest Ma! ❤

Faye Hawkins

February 6, 2023

Love you cousin!

Your Babygirl Taquelia´

February 12, 2022

Love & miss you sooooo much!

Taquelia Meredith

June 29, 2016

I love you & miss seeing you everyday!!

Taquelia Meredith

April 21, 2016

I love you and miss you more than anything Ma...continue to watch over us!!!
#restpeacefully!

Kimuluta Mann, Beverly Brown, and Terrance Golden

February 10, 2016

My family to your family you have are deepest sympathy. God bless you Mr.& Mrs. Meredith, we will keep your family in prayer.





Sincerely,
Kimulita Mann

Kimberly Johnson

February 25, 2016

My condolences to the family I really thought she was a wonderful person and I'm glad to have known her and call her my classmate rest in peace sweetheart

Beverly Joiner-Davis

February 17, 2016

To the entire Meredith Family:

Although we know that no words or deeds can truly lighten the sense of your loss, may the concern, sympathy, and prayers of those who sincerely care, provides you some measure of comfort and strength to help you through now and the days ahead.

Nicole Wardlaw & Family

February 16, 2016

My condolences to the Meredith family. Love you all. Growing up we were like family and then we moved away. I will never forget the BBQ's, sleepovers, and Saturday biddy games. Tracy is already missed.

Seretha Williams

February 13, 2016

My condolences to the Meredith family.

Betty Hiemstra

February 13, 2016

To the family of Tracy I was a class mate at Ivy Tech that spend numerous evenings studying with Tracy she was a wonderful young lady and a special person. I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy to you. God needed a angel and he truly have one in her.

February 13, 2016

Our sympathy to the Meredith family. The God of comfort feels your pain and will grant you the comfort needed at this time.
LM

Tonya Gault-Owens

February 13, 2016

Tracy you will be missed, we meet at the age of 6 and continued to be friends throughout our entire adulthood, I will miss you, me and Tamara talking & laughing until we couldn't stop.

Growing up on 51st place is where I learned what true friendship meant, I had that in you, Tina, Tamara, Donta, and Helen.

My heart goes out to the Meredith family.
Love Latanza "Tonya" Gault - Owens

Micho'n

February 13, 2016

Coach Tanya, sorry for your lost, My mother was best friends with Tracy, and my cousins, mother and father are Tina and Eddie Haney, so we are family, and that will never change.

My heart goes out to you.
Micho'n & Davon
Our mother is Latanza Gault-Owens

Clifton Jorden

February 13, 2016

May God keep his hands on you. Love and miss you.

Diane Ewing

February 13, 2016

God prepared a house for you in heaven , no more suffering and pain.RIH Tracy. My condolences to her family.

Cheryl Downs

February 12, 2016

God grant comfort to this family as only you can!

Lady & family

February 12, 2016

Our heartfelt and deepest sympathies to the Meredith family. Rest in Heaven Tracy.

Oliver Watts

February 12, 2016

To the family with a heavy heart for my friend Tracy you will be missed I am praying for the family

Mr. Roger Steele

February 12, 2016

Tracy you will be truly missed I remember the last conversation we had and fun memories.So rest easy my friend. My deepest condolences to all the Meredith Family may god give you all strength and comfort. From my Family to yours. 1 LOVE ALWAYS.

Nancy Penilla

February 12, 2016

Tracy, your loss will be forever felt! You are irreplaceable! You left behind a beautiful loving family of God. God finally called you from your suffering to enjoy eternity with Him in Heaven. Your family that has passed is now enjoying your captivating smile and bubbley personality! (You always knew how to brighten someone's day the minute you would enter a room!) We will all meet again! Of this I am sure! Until then, we will have to try and be comforted and content in the knowledge that you left a remarkable life to enter an eternal one! My sincerest conodolensces to one of the most loving and inspirational family I know! My prayers and many blessings sent your way! Much love always!

Jimmy Williams

February 12, 2016

I remember Tracy all the way back to Kuny Elementary School to Lew Wallace HS and even the brief times that we would cross paths in our adult years she has always remained the sweetest person on the planet. Will miss you Tracy and my heart goes out to your family.

Irene Lafaye Exom

February 12, 2016

As I sit and read all the kind words from everyone....its not surprising that you touched so many lives. You were my cousin, my best friend, my ride or die. This is so hard for me but I know you are at peace, no more pain, no more suffering. I was there with you through it all....even when you were not having a good day you still called me in good spirits, you never gave up....I told you we would get through this together and we did. ...even made sure we told each other we loved each other every day. I love you cousin I miss you so much. You are my guardian angel....

Cheryl Starkes

February 12, 2016

My condolence to the Meredith family. May God give you all strength during you time of sorrow

Sonya Carter

February 12, 2016

My condolences to the Meredith family.....my God give you all the strength to endure at this time of bereavement. Tracy will be dearly missed.

Donna Bride

February 12, 2016

God will take your family through just keep Trusting in the Lord!

Sylvia Fields

February 12, 2016

Sending my love and condolences to the family of Tracy. May God keep you,and give you all strength during your time of sorrow. Tracy will truly be missed with her vibrant smile,and lovely attitude. I will definitely miss our talks when you come to the office Tracy. Rest beautifully as you were my friend....

Blessings,
Sylvia from Dr. Anekwe's office.........

Monica Humphrey

February 12, 2016

I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this hour of grief. And I also pray that God give you and your family the strength, perseverance and courage to know he will comfort you in your time of sorrow. God bless the family!
Monica Humphrey

Tynetta Shakir

February 12, 2016

Prayers for the family during this difficult time.

Hope Johnson

February 12, 2016

My condolences to the family may God strength you as you go through this difficult time.

Elise Garner

February 12, 2016

Praying God's supernatural strength and peace for the Meredith Family during this time.

Felicia Barefield (Pro)

February 12, 2016

Condolences to Tracy's family. I am so glad my sis and I were able to see you the last time we were in Gary. I will never forget the days at the Dubb. Thanks for your smile and your friendship. I know you are at peace with God and I pray He will comfort your family.

Regina Garner

February 12, 2016

Tracy was a wonderful woman with an infectious smile. May she rest in peace!

Lydia (Hodges) Hall

February 12, 2016

She was a lovely girl who grew into a wonderful woman. She's an angel in Heaven and at peace. God bless you all.

Shirley Warrington

February 12, 2016

My condolences to the Meredith & Hawkins families. Tracy will be missed by all that knew & loved her. She was a daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and a friend. Tracy always had a beautiful smile on her face, when she entered into a room it would light up like a Christmas tree. She really touch so many lives. I know because she touch mine. May the Lord hold each of you close & continue to bless you.

Darren Dilosa

February 12, 2016

Moms the day is almost here to lay you to rest. I will no we will truly miss you with all our hearts. Love you forever and ill say my goodbyes Saturday beautiful.

LaDonna White

February 12, 2016

Sending my deepest condolences to my nieces and the entire Meredith family!
Tracy you will never be forgotten...may you R.I.H.

Laura Fuller

February 12, 2016

My deepest condolence and prayers with Tracy family...Her parents and her siblings. Childhood memories from Church

Phyllis Morgan

February 11, 2016

My prayers go out to the Meredith Family. Tracy will truly be missed.

Letisha Hart-Horne

February 11, 2016

To the family I give my deepest and greatest condolence during your time of grieving. Grieve and remember her good times cause they always out way the bad.

Vickie Alcorn

February 11, 2016

Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family. May the Lord strengthen you all during this time. Prayers sent forth.

Yolunda Kincade

February 11, 2016

Prayers and condolences to the family. Tracy was a great woman who always had a smile for everyone. She was a good friend, perfect listener and will definitely be missed.

Neecy Trimble

February 11, 2016

Tracy you've been a part of our family forever and you will surely be missed. God bless you and the rest of your family. Ms CoCo you and the family are in our prayers.

Smith

February 11, 2016

Our deepest condolences on the passing of one of this world's sweetest souls. Tracy's smile could change your mood instantly. Rest in peace love always Lennette Harris and Ozell "Andy" Smith

Lamar Smith

February 11, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family. Tracy my fellow Lew Wallace alumni I pray for your eternal peace in Heaven.

Lamar Smith c/o 84

Talecia Meredith

February 11, 2016

My dear Mother you are one of a kind, such a diva! I still can't believe it. I miss you so much. GOD has gained a beautiful Angel. May u R.I.H. and watch over us. I love you with all my heart.

Rolanda King

February 11, 2016

My prayers and condolences are with Tracy's family. I will truly miss my friend. She was always smiling and had the cutest little dimples. After High School I would see her and she would always talk about her nieces being on the cheerleading squad, she really loved her family. She was always Happy.

Rolanda King
Lew Wallace
C/O "88"

jacqueline young

February 11, 2016

You will be miss classmate prayers for the family

jacqueline young

February 11, 2016

I will miss you Tracy class of 88 your a hornet with wings my prayers are with the family .

Faye Hawkins

February 11, 2016

My Dear Cousin.. I know I have not seen you in such a long time but I am saddened by your loss... This has really touched my heart so much ... Praying that you are now at rest my dear cousin.. Love you❤

Ranan Fife

February 11, 2016

To the Meredith family my deepest condolences to your family. Classmates for life "88"

Roshanta Hall

February 11, 2016

Tracy I'm going to miss you dearly... I love you.

Randall Haynes

February 11, 2016

My heart goes out to the Meredith family....we all grew up on the same block....praying

Vonn Robinson

February 11, 2016

Wishing you peace that passes all understand during this time. May God bless and comfort you.

Christina Thomas

February 11, 2016

Sorry for your loss. My sympathy,prayers, and love goes out to you all. May she rest in heaven.

Chasity Meredith

February 11, 2016

Even though I didn't see my cousin on a day to day basis, my love runs deep, I can't believe your gone, but rest now my love.#gonetosoon.

Marshall &Pamela Grady

February 11, 2016

Tracy, will be missed by the
Grady family; our right next door neighbor for over 20+ years, she was so, sweet and kind hearted to us, we will never forget her warm smile..Mr. Mickey, Ms. Pam,
Jermaine and Boo

Melanie Crummie

February 11, 2016

Words can't express the pain I feel. I am going to truly miss my Tracie-D. I love you and give Ant a big hug for me. I pray for peace for your girls and the rest of the family. Love you♥♥♥

rosemary dorris

February 11, 2016

We are sorry for your loss. God sees your tears and will wipe them away with His Love. Weeping may endure for a night , but joy comes in the morning. May God continue to bless the family

Lakesh Pardue

February 11, 2016

As I sit and remember Tracy, it is a kind soul and spirit that first comes to mind. Never seen her not smiling. She was such a genuinely nice person. Prayers to her entire family, may she rest in peace.

Yolanda Davis

February 11, 2016

There are no words to express the loss you have experienced.Only God can give you peace,strength,
and guidance. Remember God loved her best. From John and Virginia Hawkins children.

Lucita Exom-Pope

February 10, 2016

To the Meredith Family: I am truly sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you all. May God bless you and keep you always

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