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TRACI ELAINE, 50
Ocala - Traci Elaine Ziegler, age 50, RN, of Athens, AL joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her parents Roger E. and Judith Elaine Ziegler, in heaven on March 22, 2016. A devoted daughter, Traci lived her life for God, her mother and father, family and friends. Her gentle, kind, loving manner allowed her to befriend all she met, though in the past months she was limited in her abilities to serve others, her giving nature continued to shine through.
Traci was born in Ocala, Florida on October 31, 1965, to the late Roger E. Ziegler and Judith Elaine Ziegler. She was a member of Mt Pisgah Baptist Church in Athens for over five years.
Traci is preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Judith Elaine Ziegler; numerous aunts and uncles and cousins.
She is survived by her aunt, Janie (Wayne) of Lakeland, FL; uncle, Terrell (Kathy) Simmons of Maryville, TN; uncle, Roger (Willa) Simmons of Ocala, FL; uncle, Keith (Nancy) Simmons of Hope, Ark; aunt, Jeanne Ziegler of Ocala, FL; aunt, Marilyn Ziegler of Cheyenne, WY; aunt, Dianna Simmons of Ocala, FL; aunt, Carolyn Simmons of Elkmont, AL; and numerous cousins.
Visitation will be Friday; 6-9 P.M. at McConnell Funeral Home in Athens, AL. Funeral Services will be Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 11 A.M. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist church on Alabama 99 with Dr. Juaken Dumas officiating. She will lie in state from 10-11 A.M.
Believing there is some good in all, Traci lived her life 'Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 'Eph. 4:2
In lieu of flowers the family request donations are made in Traci's memory to Disabled Veterans of America or to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Traci Ziegler
Heather Ziegler
October 17, 2016
Hey my Sweet Traci... My Red Bird... I look for my red bird every day.. today I was going thru all your beads, jewelry you made from the beads.. I hung a few in my truck that you had added the star fish to and the cancer ribbon and finally decided to put on a few bracelets you made.. the one I'm wearing you had made a matching pair so I gave to Caitlyn to wear and picked out a few pieces to give to Victoria to wear. I saw all the necklaces and all you had started making.. talking to Caitlyn and we decided we will finish making them and then make more..just like you did.. gosh i miss you. I still pick up my phone daily to text you.. it's always a ton of bricks that hit me... I go to the Dr Thursday... sadly I'm having a heart scare and some other and I'm terrified.. How about you get up on my shoulders and let me be ok.. heal whatever.. make it all better :) Don't wanna leave my kiddos.. not till I'm 90 or 100 :) lol I always told you that .. 100 years old is old but that's what I want... so yeah keep me around here on this earth with my kids !! Anyway.. I miss you like crazy.. can't even explain it.. I love you Traci.. bunches and bunches of oats !!!
Carolyn Simmons
June 6, 2016
Hi Traci,
I have really been thinking about you today. I got news about some tests I had done and I was not expecting what i heard. I have much to do and it may not be enough even doing all things right. I am not afraid to join everyone up there so if it is written, I will join all of you sooner than I planned to. I miss you and your voice of encouragement when I feel alone. I love you 'utter' daughter and you remain in my heart, always.
Aunt Carolyn
Heather Templeton
May 13, 2016
Traci, Hey my best friend, it's your rugrat. Man oh man how I miss you so badly. I go to text you daily and I'm slammed in the stomach. Still doesn't seem real that you're gone. Your no longer here with me.. I saw a few red birds the other day and I knew it was you and the other was grandpa and even aunt Judy. I know your here everyday and I know you are protecting me and my kids and parents. I know we will be here on earth to enjoy it and live out everything you wanted to or that we want to until we reach 90 or heck 100 !!! That would be amazing and what I look forward to :) We had so many things we wanted to do and I'm gonna do it all. All with my kids and parents . I went to Florida a few weeks ago and it was amazing to be with mom and dad. I hope and pray I can live closer to Florida to be near them and or visit a lot more. Kids are almost out of school but you know all this. We have a scary Dr app for Caitlyn soon and I know also know.. just no bad news. Can't let them take her from me.. well anyway I love you and miss you more then words could ever say more then anyone could imagine . Keep shining bright, flying high, keep protecting me, kids and mom and dad in all ways and keep coming to visit me .hug grandpa, granny,papa,Aunt Judy, uncle Roger and all the others for me and tell them to come visit also and to also protect us.. I love you forever , bunches and bunches of oats !!
Roger Simmons
April 5, 2016
Another loved one threads the eye of GOD's needle.
Roger Simmons
Roger Simmons
April 5, 2016
Another loved one threads the eye of GOD's needle.
Roger Simmons
Janie Ziegler
March 31, 2016
Traci - I just dialed your cell number and then remembered you weren't there. I felt crushed. I can't imagine not having you at the other end of the cell line or the text line. But all the mental anguish I feel right now is worth it knowing you are no longer in pain and you are happy. I can only imagine the smile on your face. Love you forever and always. Aunt Janie
Paula Fialk
March 29, 2016
Praying for Traci's family during this difficult time.
Paula Black Fialk
McConnell Funeral Home
March 25, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Ashley Corologos
March 24, 2016
I never had a chance to meet sister Traci. But one day I will see her in heaven. I have been praying for her with my church and now I will continue to pray for all those who survive her. May your hearts be lifted knowing she has gone home. May the memory of the way she lived her life to the end be an encouragement to others to follow the same path. Amen
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