Tracy Hamrick

September 21, 1962 - March 12, 2012

SPRINGFIELD- Tracy Hamrick, 49, of Springfield died at 9:34 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on September 21, 1962 in LaSalle, IL to Michael and Barbara Taylor. She married Jeffrey Hamrick on April 23, 1988. Preceding her in death were her grandparents and mother-in-law.
She is survived by her husband, Jeff, one daughter, Alyssa Hamrick and one son, Clayton Hamrick both of Springfield, parents, Michael and Barbara Taylor of LaSalle, IL, one sister, Tammy (Kevin) Carey of Oglesby, father-in-law, Jerry Hamrick of Springfield and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Tracy was a member of Christ the King Church; she enjoyed her family and her two dogs. She was a member of the Springfield Civic Garden Club and worked as a Systems Analyst at Memorial Medical Center.
Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4 p.m.
Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Christ the King Church with Monsignor David Lantz officiating. Burial will follow at Old Salem Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Memorial Medical Center Foundation or American Cancer Society.

Visitation Information

Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Address:

1109 South Fifth Street

Springfield, Illinois 62703

217-528-6461 Map

Prayer service at 4 PM

Service Information

Time: 10:00 am

Christ The King Church

Address:

1930 Barberry Drive, Springfield, IL, 62704

(217) 546-3527 Map

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Barb Taylor posted on 3/12/13

I don't know how we all got throught this past year. Life, and our famly, will never be the same without you. We miss you so much and know you are in heaven keeping tabs on your family who you loved so much.

Patty Yborra Barr posted on 3/19/12

Thinking of Tracy and her beautiful family. We had so many wonderful times together in highschool and I will forever remember that great smile and her big, throaty laugh that was so engaging. My thoughts and prayers to Jeff and her children and also to her parents who were always so welcoming to me and the rest of the gang.

David Crighton posted on 3/19/12

I sat across from Tracy for nearly two years and could not help but overhear her phone calls with her kids. She was very proud of them and was a bright smile in my day. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I know she will be missed by all of her co-workers and I will always have fond memories of my time with her.

Marj Verplaetse posted on 3/17/12

Mr & Mrs. Taylor and Tammy My deepest sympathy to you in the untimely loss of Tracy. I remember her as a smart, active, and popular LP student. The slideshow shows that she became much more after high school. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Marj Verplaetse

Jimmy and Jeannie Locke posted on 3/17/12

Dear Family and Friends: You are all in our thoughts and prayers. What a beautiful person our Tracy was! Our hearts break for you as you go through this journey. She left behind all wonderful memories. Hold on to them and smile because she loved you so much. Love always, Jimmy and Jeannie

louise gentry clark posted on 3/16/12

iam so very sorry for your loss,it is very hard to lose a parent,spouse.i pray you will have the strenght to make it thru all of this trying time.may god bless and keep each of you love your cousin louise

Terri Gardner posted on 3/16/12

Jeff, Clayton and Alyssa, THANK you so much for sharing all the pictures! They truly show how wonderful Tracy was!

Karen Dobrydnia Gadsden posted on 3/15/12

I have so many happy memories from high school days. Tracy was always fun to be with. I was very sad to hear of her passing. I haven't seen her since highschool but it was wonderful to see her family and children thru the pictures. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Rose and Jeff Painter posted on 3/15/12

Clayton and family- You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rae Filitti posted on 3/15/12

Jeff, Clayton and Alyssa, You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I wanted you to know your wife and mother was truly a great person. Her smile was contageous and she always - always had pictures to share. I will always remember the pride and love she showed for you her family. May God wrap his arms of love around you during this time. Rae

Barfb Weatherford posted on 3/15/12

Jeff: I was so sorry to learn of Tracy's passing. I did not know her, but remember you speaking of her when we were in class together at UIS. It was evident that you loved her very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

sherry posted on 3/14/12

Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

David and Rene Sapochak posted on 3/14/12

Jeff, Clayton, Allyssa -- Tracy was a wonderful person. She was very well-respected in her career, very intelligent, a hard worker, a loyal friend, and fun to be around. When I think of Tracy, the one thing that stands out is that she absolutely adored her family. She was very devoted, and you all were her #1 priority (not only her immediate family, but also her extended family)!! She loved being a Mom. Whenever we'd discuss family, she just lit up the room with her smile - she was so proud of her children and loved you all very much. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God bless you and give you the strength to get through this difficult time. We will all miss her.

Terry & Pam Locke posted on 3/14/12

Dearest Mike & Barb - Although we cannot erase the pain nor even begin to imagine what your family has been through, please know that we have been lifting Tracy up in our prayers. You are a special family and God has blessed you with beautiful grandchildren and loving memories. We pray that God wraps all of you in his loving care at this time. All our love........

Nancy and Jim Van Auken posted on 3/14/12

Our hearts are filled with sadness over your loss. May God's love surround you during this difficult time. You are in our prayers.

Lori Nicholson-Flores posted on 3/14/12

So sorry to hear of Tracy's passing. I have such fond memories of her and our old neighborhood. Back in the good old days when we went out at sunrise and did't come home until sunset. My prayers to the entire family and a big hug to Barbara, Mike and Tammy.

Kelly Nicholson Turpen posted on 3/14/12

Thinking back on all the laughter and smiles that we shared not only with Tracy but the whole Taylor family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Laura Pearson posted on 3/14/12

Tracy was a good friend in high school. So many good, fun memories. That is how I will remember her. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

Julia Ryan posted on 3/14/12

Jeff, Alyssa and Clayton, I only knew Tracy for a short time, but I had the priviledge of sitting by her at Memorial. She smiled often and gave me sage advice, which I truly will treasure. She was so courageous. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Julia R.

Renee Rybarczyk Archer posted on 3/14/12

I have many wonderful memories of Tracy and our gang in high school. May she rest in peace.

Connie Gruenwald Sprong posted on 3/14/12

I attended St. Roch's Catholic School with Tracy. One of my favorite memories is going home with Tracy after school to the smell of something wonderful her mother Barb had cooking in the kitchen. Tracy had the best smile! Every year for as long as I can remember, I would think of her on her birthday September 21 because it's the day after mine. In reading the obituary, I see that Tracy was married on April 23, same day as me. Now I will think of her on two days every year. My sympathy for your loss.

Denise Burton posted on 3/14/12

I only knew Tracy for a short time however it was long enough to know that she was a great person and will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Terri Gardner posted on 3/14/12

Tracy was a very special person that touched so many lives in so many ways. She will always have a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

John and Nancy Piccatto and family posted on 3/14/12

Tracy was a beautiful person and had a smile that I will never forget! We are so sorry for your loss and send our love and sympathy to you all. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. ~Author Unknown

Jim Cribbett posted on 3/14/12

Jeff and family: I am so sorry for your loss. I worked at the FRANKLIN with Tracy, in the good all days. I remember her as always smiling, laughing and being a great person to be with. We, a group of programmers, always had a great time at our Friday happy hours. I have a lot of great memories of Tracy and the time she was at The FRANKLIN. She will be missed. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

Mark Riva posted on 3/14/12

My Prayers go out to the Hamrick and Tayler families.

Connie (Cordes) Saul posted on 3/14/12

Prayers and sympathy to all. We shared a lot of good times and happy memories. May Tracy rest in peace.

dennis jill alteri posted on 3/14/12

We are so sorry that we can,t be with there, know that we are thinking of you and sending love and prayers.

Amy H posted on 3/14/12

Sincere condolences to the friends and family. We will miss her.

Amy Reeves posted on 3/14/12

Jeff, Clayton and Alyssa, I was privileged to have worked with Tracy at Memorial. Clayton and Alyssa - she spoke of you so often and I know she loved you and was so very proud of your accomplishments. My prayers to you and all of your family.

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