Tracy Sue Hendrickson

Tracy Sue Hendrickson

September 20, 1972 - July 21, 2024

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Madison - Tracy Sue Hendrickson, age 51, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at her home. She was born on Sept. 20, 1972, in Houston, Mo., the daughter of Peggy (Mobley) Salmon.


Tracy graduated from Oregon High School and enjoyed a career as a housing compliance specialist with WHEDA prior to her retirement on Feb. 16, 2024. She loved shopping, gardening, cooking (she was known for providing diners with a “Tracy sized piece”), fishing and camping. She also enjoyed listening to music and attending concerts. Tracy had a passion for traveling and going to the ocean. She always looked forward to time spent cuddling with her animals.


As Tracy would say, “Pull up your big girl panties” and get on with it!


Tracy is survived by her mother, Peggy Sue Salmon; daughters, Jasmine Sue Brannam and Alexandra Hendrickson; grandchildren (who referred to her as “Happy”), Jazalynn Brannam, Julianna Shepherd, Jeilani Shepherd, Jayceon Shepherd, Zuri Guess and Crew Guess; partner, Robert Smith; sister, Lisa Bollig; and her pets, Jaxon, Nala, and Kitty. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ricky Brannam; grandparents, William "Grumpy" and Kathy Mobley; stepfather, Eldon Salmon; and her boy, Winston.


A memorial service will be held at Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Care, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. Visitation will be held at funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday.
 

Memorials may be made to Iowa County Humane Society (www.ichs.net).  Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420





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Michelle
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Your kindness will never be forgotten, my sister. I love you forever. Say hi to your brother for me (and Dio, if you run into him at some point). RIP
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Nina Dorn Flies
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Oh Tracy. I’m so glad we reconnected and had breakfast together over the last couple months. Our last breakfast was so good for our souls and full of belly laughs. I’ll miss you and never forget you. I remember all the fun times at your house in the basement with you and Rick in middle and high school. Give your brother a big hug from me too please. Love you and him. Friends forever, along with Shinedown and Godsmack. It’s going to be hard going to a concert and not know nor see you there.
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Tammy Pysher
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Peggy- so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope all your wonderful memories bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Tracy touched many lives and will be remembered for her smile and the joy she brought with her wherever she went.
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Kari Brown
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So many memories chica... hard to pick just one. We're all so shorted by not having you here with us. A lifetime of friendship wouldn't be enough. We had so much more mischief to get into. So glad I had you in my life and will forever have you in my heart. I'll cherish our last camping trip always. Hope there's a Ross and a mall in heaven for you to shop and endless flowers to tend to by the ocean. I bet your boy Winston and your brother were waiting anxiously. Love you forever girl! Miss you so much.
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Mary Steele
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Tracy was so funny, she would always keep you laughing.I worked with her at Woodman's in the bakery. In 1992 she was my bridesmaid in my wedding. I will for ever miss her. I thank God I was able to see her shopping a couple months ago. As we parted ways, I hugged her and told her I loved her and she told me the same. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN MY FRIEND, WITH LOTS OF LOVE, Mary
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Angela Senf
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A few of us girls went to the tattoo parlor in McFarland to get the Chinese symbol “best friends” tattoo together. It’s an honor to share the best friend’s tattoo with Tracy. Tracy was an animal lover. The minute Tracy met my dog, Lia Jo, she fell in love. All of Tracy’s attention was on Lia Jo that day. Later in life whenever we talked Tracy would ask how Lia Jo was doing and expressed her love for her. This is the hardest good-bye. Tracy is truly loved by many people. The hole in my heart will take a long time to heal. I love you Tracy. Rest in peace. Until we meet again.
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