Traci Michelle Whitmill was born October 21, 1969, to Dale L. Whitmill and Nancy G. Whitmill in Noblesville, Indiana. On Monday, July 15, 2024, she earned her wings and departed this life at the age of fifty-four years old.
Traci grew up in Indiana where she attended Andria Monroe High School and graduated from Madison Grant High School. She was an active member of her high school band. She continued her education at Harrison College in Grove City, Ohio where she received a degree in Medical Reimbursement Technology. She completed her education at Columbus State Community College, obtaining an Associate's Degree in Executive Office Administration. Traci held several positions of customer service throughout her life. Her outgoing personality, work ethic and attention to detail landed her in upper management for The Kroger Company. She has been the customer service store manager of several Kroger stores in Columbus, Ohio and the surrounding area.
Traci "Taz" or "Aunt Traci", affectionately known by many who loved her, enjoyed arts and crafts. She was skilled at making jewelry and clothing embellishments. She took pride in being an aunt and loved spending time with the kids. She was a champion spades player. She always looked forward to visiting her mom in Indiana, taking girls trips, shopping, gambling on the slot machines, family gatherings, and a good party. Traci also loved visiting beaches, swimming at the pool and baking cookies with the kids. She was thoughtful, caring, "sometimes bossy" with a great spirit and never met a stranger. She had the best hugs, a good since of humor and was always willing to help. Her trustworthiness, strength and loyalty gave her impeccable character.
Traci is preceded in death by her father Dale C. Whitmill; brother, Jeffrey D. Whitmill; stepfather, William J. Cook; special nephew Monty Posey, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories, Mother Nancy G. Cook, Sister, Gwendolyn L. Mills; Aunt Regina Womack all of Kokomo and Anderson, Indiana; God daughter, Erika (Tyrone) Towett Hough; God Granddaughters, Asante Towett, Gabriella Hough, all of Columbus, Ohio; Best Sister Friend Sharon Posey; Sister Friend Teresa Carpenter; Special Friend, Michelle Shannon; Nephews, Clint Whitmill of Milton, Iowa, Zachary Tribble, Michael Tribble of Kokomo, Indiana; Special nephews, Deshawn Posey, Amiir Sharif, Xavier "Buggy" Jackson, Jr., Murali Williams, Gregory Carpenter, Jr., Larry Crews, Jr., Larry Crews, III, Major "Bam" Peoples, Erick Crews, Thomas Chambers, Austin Chambers, Onyx Kent, all of Columbus, Ohio; Niece, Kristen Whitmill of Kokomo, Indiana; Special nieces; Tanisha Drummond, Keyana Posey Viruet, Lillian Gabriel, Rei'Yann Angus, Laiana Posey, Angela Miller, Judeah Russell, Shyyah Johnson, Aniisa Sharif, Keyosha Johnson, Shyonna Austin, LaMiya Austin, India Kent, Destiny Crews, Cierra Crews, Tamra (Bobby) Chambers all of Columbus, Ohio and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family is inviting friends for calling hours from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, at Pfeifer Woodyard Woodyard Funeral Home in
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, with the service beginning at 1 PM, Pastor Maurice Bryant officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Rest Memorial Estate.
Pfeifer Woodyard Funeral Home is honored to serve the Whitmill family.
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