Tracie Waggoner
Tracie Ann Waggoner, 48 of Dickinson passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. Tracie did lose her battle with cancer, but ultimately won the war by being in Heaven with God. Tracie was born November 8, 1966 in Texas City, Texas to Clarence and Dorothy Eversole.
Tracie attended Hitchcock High School; she was employed by UTMB in Galveston as a Coordinator in Psychiatry and was a member of St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church.
Tracie was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Dorothy Eversole.
She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Justin Waggoner and their son Zachary Waggoner; and her brothers and sisters: Clay Eversole and wife Gwen, Gayle Anderson, Bruce Eversole, and Jean Benoist and husband John; mother and father-in-law: Marilyn and Dwight Waggoner; brothers and sisters-in-law: Chad Waggoner and wife Tricia, and Stacy Hood and husband Bart and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Tracie was a devoted wife and mother. Family was the center of her life, especially her son Zak. Her faith and courage continues to be an inspiration to all. Her laughter and joy, celebrating each moment will be missed.
Tracie is the love of my love life. Our wedding song was “You are the Love of My Life”. Zak was and still is Tracie’s pride and joy. Tracie’s legacy will live on through Zachary. Tracie is already missed but will never be forgotten, she will live on in me and Zak’s lives and so many others. Tracie’s nick name is Care Bear because she was such a loving, caring, giving, special, kind, compassionate, and sweet person to so many people, especially as a mother and wife. Tracie you are loved by so many and will continue to be loved forever especially by me and Zak.
Visitation will be on Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm with a Vigil at 7:00pm at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church in Texas City with Deacon Steve Mistretta. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 10:00am at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church with Father Tom Ponzini officiating. Burial will follow at Guy Public Cemetery in Guy, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a scholarship fund for their son Zachary set up at Amoco Federal Credit Union. Her dream was that Zak could go to college. In Tracie’s memory and to help fulfill her dream a fund has been established at Amoco Credit Union in the name of Zak.
Pallbearers will be Brad Anderson, Joshua Eversole, Jacob Eversole, David Benoist, Matthew Benoist, Dylan Hood, Loren Anderson, Dylan Anderson and Bruce Eversole. Honorary Pallbearers are Michael Anderson, Aidan Anderson and Bryce Waggoner.
I am broken hearted. Tracie was my very first friend when I moved to Hitchcock in 3rd grade, 40 years ago. She introduced herself by saying, “Hi, I’m Tracie!”. What that meant to a new kid in town… there are no words. I always looked up to her and will love her forever. Rest in peace, beautiful Tracie.
Tracie and I have been friends for as long as I can remember. She will be missed by so many people. My thoughts and prayers go to her husband, her son and all of her family as well as all of her many friends. I know she is not suffering anymore. I will miss you my sweet friend…..
We will miss you Tracie. Thanks be to God that I had the privilege to have known you as a coworker and friend. Tracie will forever be in my heart as a kind person with a good heart and devotion to her work. She always tried so hard to excel in everything she did. I pray for peace and comfort for Justin, Zachary and family from God our father.
My heart goes out to her family today.Tracie was a year above me. Hitchcock best Cheerleader! I can see her now with a big beautiful smile cheering for Jesus! God bless the family & close friends.
Justin I am so very sorry for your loss. Although she is no longer in pain, I know you’d rather have her here with you and zak. I know you have done an amazing job during this journey and your love shines on. We love you and we are here for you – love your War Chiefs family.
I will miss Tracie’s beautiful smile and that awesome laugh. Even when she was sad or troubled she would never let anyone know. I don’t think she ever met a stranger and she always had great hugs. I will miss those things the most about Tracie. I know she hated to leave you, Justin and Zak but you couldn’t ask for a better angel to watch over you. I pray that you will find some comfort and peace in all this madness.
I am so very sorry to hear of this terrible loss. I am honored that I was her friend and coworker, for at least a few years. She was such genuine person and a wonderful human being. My thoughts and prayers are with Justin and Zak and all those who loved her. May the peace that only God can bring settle in your hearts. Too many, too young. CANCER must be stopped.
To hear that Tracie has received her wings so soon saddens me but at the same time I know that God does not make mistakes. Tracie and I were cheerleaders together at Hitchcock High. We hung out together and kept each other’s secrets as young girls often do. She was a very sweet and kind person. May the family find peace in knowing that she is resting now. My thoughts and prayers are with them at this time.
My heart is sadden to hear that Tracie is no longer with us, Tracie and I graduated together from Hitchcock High, Class of 1985. I will always remember how Tracie smile lit up the room when Justin and I came back from a Men’s ACTS Retreat. I had a chance to sit and talk with Tracie about old times. I really enjoyed that. Tracie was one of kind. Love You Justin My Brother In Christ. God is Good All the Time, All the Time God is Good. Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
My condolences to Justin, Zachary and the rest of the family.
My heartfelt condolences to all that loved & knew Tracie. I haven’t had the pleasure of seeing her since high school, but I know she was kind & sweet. Rest in peace.
I only knew Tracie for a very short time. I got to know her best the year I coached Little League baseball and Zak was on my team. At my age and for the number of years I’ve coached, I would honestly say that I’ve never met a more genuine and sweet person. People throughout there lives have happy days and angry days. I can’t even imagine what Tracie would look like angry. That’s just not Tracie. To gage what a special person Tracie was, one would only has to look at how much she is loved by Justine and Zak. Justine, you and Zak will remain in our prayers. God Bless!
Tracie is a beautiful reflection of God’s love for us: giving, kind, fun, tender, affectionate, full of laughter, grace and selflessness. She didn’t have a spiteful bone in her body and never met a stranger. She was a second mom to our son Caleb. We are so thankful the Lord blessed us with the friendship of Tracie, Justin and Zak. She has deeply touched and changed my life and I will be ever grateful. Though she isn’t here with us, her love for her friends, family and especially Justin and Zak will never cease all because of God’s design. Selfishly, I am jealous of her family who’ve passed before her because they get to see her beautiful, radiant face and hear her sweet, precious voice. Through tears I sing praises to the Lord that she is completely healed and with her Father, her King, the Most High God. I miss her and love her deeply. She finished her race well and definitely deserves to be celebrated!
To the family of Tracie-gone too soon and loved by many. Tracie was a beautiful lady inside and out. Her loss will be greatly felt by the family-she was a wonderful and sweet person who touched many lives. She has earned her silver wings and will soaring with God and her parents. RIP sweet Tracie your time here on earth is done.
I’ve known Mrs. Tracie since kindergarten, when Zak and I meet each other at the neighborhood pool. She was like a second mom to me. It felt like I could always talk to her about anything. When I was younger I almost saw her every day because she walked Zak and I back to their house, even if it was raining. Every day I think about the Waggoner’s, they will always be in my heart and mind.
I love yall like family! Zak I think of you as my brother!
Justin, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your son during this most difficult time. I had the opportunity to work with Tracie for a while at UTMB. She was a beautiful person both physical and inner beauty. I know that she will be sadly missed by all those who knew her and whose lives she touched along her journey her on earth. May she rest in peace now in the arms of our dear Lord and Saviour.
Sincerely
Jeanette Mancill
To Tracie’s family: We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ruby & Henry Wulf
My condolences for your loss, and thoughts and prayers for the family.
Justin I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you , your son and your entire family during this difficult time. Rest In Peace Tracie.God Bless.
Justin and Zak, my heart goes out to you both.
Justin, Brittany chose you and Tracie as Mychal’s Godparents knowing that you two would love him like your own…And you have. I remember when Brittany was a baby how sweet you were with her. You would look at her and just smile. I was so happy when she told me that she had asked you two to be Mychal’s Godparents-how fitting! She has loved you, Tracie and Zak from day one.
Tony and I had the pleasure in attending your lovely wedding. The bond that you and Tracie had will never be broken…She’s just in another room praying for you and Zak.
As you might know, I lost the love of my life in November. Please forgive me for not attending the services. My thoughts and prayers have been with Tracie, you and Zak and I will continue to hold y’all in my heart.
“And When The Earth Shall Claim Your Limbs, Then Shall You Truly Dance”
~Khalil Gibran