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Tracey Vaaler Obituary
March 3, 1959 - August 12, 2025
Tracey J. Vaaler, 66, of Valdese, NC, passed away, Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Bron on March 3, 1959, she was the daughter of Lois Vance and the late Marvin Vance.
Tracey is survived by her husband, Laurence Vaaler; stepchildren, Jennifer Vaaler, Lauren Pless (Matthew); granddaughter, Magnolia Pless; brothers, Keith Vance, Denver Vance (Mary); and sister, Patricia Drinkard.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Sossoman Funeral Home. A funeral will be held in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home at 3 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Amorem Hospice.
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Martha
August 17, 2025
Larry -I am so sorry about the passing of Tracey. She almost always had a smile and we certainly enjoyed our time together at Bernhardt . May God comfort you and your family
Martha Shook Leger
Emily Maestas and Ron BOSLEY
August 17, 2025
Our sincere condolences to Tracy Vaaler´s family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ron Bosley and Emily Maestas (from Albion Idaho
.) friends to Tracy´s brother Denver Vance)
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