Search by Name

Search by Name

Tracy Wimberly Obituary

Tracy Temple Wimberly, 83, of Wabash, Indiana, died Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on January 6, 1943, in Wabash, to Howard Rex "Bud" and Julia Ann (Smallwood) Temple.

Tracy was a 1961 graduate of Wabash High School and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Indiana University. She married Rev. W. William "Bill" Wimberly, II at the Wabash Presbyterian Church on June 22, 1968. They shared many years together before his passing on February 28, 2024. She was a teacher and taught in schools in Wabash, Owen County, and LaPorte, Indiana.

A lifelong member of the Wabash Presbyterian Church, Tracy was also involved in Tri Kappa Sorority, the Round Table of Wabash, and the LaPorte Poetry Club. Her interests were as wide-ranging as they were heartfelt: she loved reading, traveling, listening to music, singing, appreciating fine art, attending theatre performances, writing poetry, and playing cards – especially cribbage and bridge. Tracy thrived in social settings and was deeply committed to civic life in her community.

Tracy was well read and quick witted. Her warmth, her intellect, and her general curiosity of others, left a lasting imprint on everyone fortunate enough to know her.

She is survived by two sons, Ware William (Maggie) Wimberly, III of Wabash, and Alexander Temple (Kiran) Wimberly of Ballycastle, Northern Ireland; five grandchildren, Amira Siddiqui of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Eva Wimberly, Amos Wimberly and Phoebe Wimberly, all of Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, and Rebecca Wimberly of Wabash; and her brother, Tony (Candy) Temple of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Wabash Presbyterian Church, 123 W. Hill Street, Wabash. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 1-2 pm Thursday, at the church. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash.

The preferred memorial is the Wabash Presbyterian Church.

The memorial guest book for Tracy may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Indiana Plain Dealer on Feb. 9, 2026.

Memories and Condolences
for Tracy Wimberly

Sponsored by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service - Manchester Avenue Chapel - Wabash.

Not sure what to say?





2 Entries

.

February 22, 2026

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together.

Cindy Hartzell

February 8, 2026

I join so many others in saying I feel blessed to have known Tracy. Her friendship, intellect, quick wit and infectious laugh made time together both uplifting and memorable.

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in Tracy Wimberly's name

Memorial Events
for Tracy Wimberly

Feb

12

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Wabash Presbyterian Church

123 W. Hill Street, Wabash, IN 46992

Feb

12

Service

2:00 p.m.

Wabash Presbyterian Church

123 W. Hill Street, Wabash, IN 46992

Funeral services provided by:

Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service - Manchester Avenue Chapel - Wabash

1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, IN 46992

How to support Tracy's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Tracy Wimberly's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more