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Debra Kay Tracy

1954 - 2025

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Debra Tracy Obituary

Debra Kay (Gard) Tracy

March 9, 1954 - October 24, 2025

Debra Kay (Gard) Tracy, 71, of Greenup, IL, passed away at 5:25 AM Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, IL. Deb was born March 9, 1954, in Paris, IL, the daughter of Gayle and Norma (Tucker) Gard. She married Norman Lee Tracy on March 11, 1972, in Martinsville, IL. They were happily married for 53 years.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, Illinois. Funeral Services in honor of her life will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025, also at the funeral chapel in Greenup. Pastor Tony Crouch will officiate. Burial will be in the Ridgelawn Cemetery in Martinsville.

Published by Journal Gazette & Times-Courier on Oct. 29, 2025.

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Jennifer Bear Dean

October 27, 2025

Debbie was my best friend when we lived next door and worked together at NuttallMiddle school in Robinson. She was a great friend and even though we lost touch I´m remembering many happy memories. Norm I´m so sorry.

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