Tracy Cole Obituary
Tracy Lynn Cole, 59, of Rombauer, MO passed away on December 13, 2025, at her home in Rombauer, Missouri.
Tracy was born on June 2, 1966, to Emil and Alyce (Neermann) Thurner in Blue Island, Illinois.
Tracy was a caring, loving mother that loved her family, especially her grandchildren and was very active in helping raise them. Tracy worked hard and would give her last dime to anyone that needed it. She loved collecting things and was an avid bowler in her younger days. She was her sister's best friend and cared for everyone she met. Tracy will be missed by her family and friends.
Tracy is survived by children, Josh (Carrie) Thurner, Jacob Thurner, Jesse Thurner, and Jeremy Thurner; grandchildren, Ashtin, Tyler, Jonathan, Abby, Jesse II, Jacob Jr, Damien, Addison, Samuel, Temperance, and Braxton; great grandchildren, Christopher and Aaliyah; siblings, Kristin (Benji) Zuniga, Roy (Sharon) Thurner, Natalie Thurner, and Ashley (Terry) Greene, along with many nieces and nephews.
Tracy was preceded in death by her parents, Emil Thurner and Alyce Sprinkle, and nephew, Michael Zuniga.
Memorial gathering will be held on Friday, December 19th, from 4-5pm at Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services in Poplar Bluff, MO. Memorial Service will immediately follow with Pastor Michael Kelley officiating.
Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to serve the family and friends of Tracy Lynn Cole. Online condolences can be made at www.cwrfcs.com
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