Tracy Hendricks

Tracy Hendricks obituary

Tracy Hendricks

Tracy Hendricks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wolfersberger Funeral Home - O'Fallon on Sep. 5, 2025.

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Tracy Euline Hendricks, 62, of O'Fallon, Illinois, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her family. She was born on August 29, 1963, and lived a life defined by loyalty, kindness, and unconditional love.

Family was the heart of Tracy's world. She was wonderful and dedicated her life to her children and husband and loved like no other. She poured her soul into raising her three children and treasured her four granddaughters, who brought her endless joy. Her gentle spirit and caring nature made her the anchor of her family, always putting their needs above her own.

Tracy was a true warrior-the strongest and most stubborn "little lady" anyone could know. She selflessly and bravely cared for her beloved husband through his own fight with cancer, showing the same strength, compassion, and resilience she carried throughout her life. Even when faced with her own battle, she lived with grace, courage, and unwavering love for those closest to her.

For many years, Tracy was self-employed as a housekeeper, always choosing to work with those who truly needed help.

Her legacy of kindness, loyalty, and selflessness will forever live on in her family and in the countless lives she touched. Tracy will be deeply missed, but her memory will continue to be a guiding light to all who knew her.

Tracy married Timothy Alan Hendricks on January 17, 1983 and he preceded her in death August 4, 2024. Also preceding her in death were her father Paul Vernon Gray; mother Euline, nee Meddows, Mason; brother Paul Gray; and infant sister Terry JoAnn Gray.

She is survived by her children Michael (Ashley) Hendricks, Carol (Kurt) Ponder, and Timothy (Whitney) Hendricks II; grandchildren Alexis, Lily, Kori, and Avery; siblings Charlotte Lillard, Paula (Larry) Carter, Darla Gray; sister-in-law Jennifer Gray; and parents-in-law Jim and Carol Hendricks.

Memorial Visitation will be 2 – 4 pm, Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., O'Fallon, Ill.

Online condolences may be shared at www.wfh-ofallon.com. Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O'Fallon, is serving the Hendricks family.

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