Tracy Lynn Francis

Tracy Lynn Ransom Francis

Tracy Lynn Francis 64, of Richland Springs, Tx. passed away on November 1, 2025 in Temple, Tx. A graveside service for Tracy will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Richland Springs Cemetery in Richland Springs, Tx. and will be officiated by Pastor Mack Elkin. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home in San Saba, Tx.

Tracy was born on March 19, 1961 in Houston, Tx. to Marie Ray Ransom and Russell Aubrey Ransom, Jr. She had three stepbrothers John, Scott, and Shane and two stepsisters, Christine and Carrie.

Tracy graduated from High School in Missouri and returned to Texas in 1979 to live with her Aunt Bobbie. She reconnected with a friend from Missouri, Mark Francis. They were married August 26, 1961. They had one child Jacob. Mark went to work for Southwest Airlines in Houston and Tracy began work for the Harris Tax Assessors Office. Tracy worked her way up to manager of a multibillion-dollar department. She retired after thirty years of service with the county and moved to the family farm in Richland Springs, Tx.

Tracy loved animals. She rode horses while she lived in Houston. Participating in many riding events and trail rides. She volunteered for the Houston Stock Show every year and made a point of visiting the entries from Richland Springs. She was a long-time member of the Water Safari Races, acting as one of the judges on the race. She was also member of the cattle dog rescue group. Often traveling long distances to pick up or transfer dogs into safe homes. She rescued several older dogs personally. She felt that the older dogs were difficult to adopt, so she adopted at least five during her lifetime. She was generous with her time and resources.

Tracy loved all things sports. When she moved to Richland Springs she became a diehard Coyote fan. She followed the Facebook pages, knew the stats and could tell you as much about the players as she could the NFL. Tracy was always available if you needed help. If you needed advice, she would give it to you, but only if you asked. She was a straight shooter who never backed down from telling the truth. She will be missed by many people.

She is survived by her husband, Mark; her son, Jake; a grandson, Luke; her father Russell and step mom Sue; two sisters, Carrie and husband Roy Prince and Chrissy and Husband Bobby Baker; five brothers, John, Scott Ransom and wife Heather, Shane Ransom, and Earnie Ransom; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Online condolences can be made at www.blaylockfuneralhome.com