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Tracye Stauff, 54, of Canadian, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Canadian.
A private family service is pending. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.
Trayce Patricia Stauff was born July 17, 1970, in St. Petersburg, Florida to John Stauff and Sandra Saul Stauff. She was a very creative person who loved working with her hands. Trayce enjoyed working in her garden, cooking, and creative crafts, from needle work to “Do It Yourself” building projects. She especially enjoyed volunteering at the Higgins Community Thrift Store. Trayce was also an avid reader.
Trayce was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Stauff.
Survivors are husband, Bryan Goodwin of Canadian; father, John Stauff of Killeen; three children, Rachel Pack, Ben Pack and Andy Polk; six grandchildren; two sisters, Amanda Turner and husband Marty of Amarillo, and Julie Stauff of Pampa; a brother, Jason Stauff and wife Jackie of Killeen; six nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Lucky Goodwin and Claude Thompson of Canadian; father-in-law, Thomas B. Goodwin and wife Sherri of Durham, OK; and a brother-in-law, Matthew Goodwin of Canby, OR.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
203 South 3rd Street, Canadian, TX 79014

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