Tracy Henry

Tracy Lynnette Henry passed away on September 17, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.  Tracy was born on April 24, 1971 in Kansas City, Kansas to Patricia Henry and Michael R. Henry.  She was the middle child of three siblings.  She, her mother, and younger sister used to call themselves Three Musketeers due to their close bond and tackling life’s challenges together.

Tracy graduated from Washington High School in Kansas City, Kansas, received her Bachelor’s Degree from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, and her law degree from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas.  She was a proud member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.  Tracy worked in various positions as an attorney for the Social Security Administration before relocating to Atlanta, Georgia to advance her career.  She was as an Administrative Law Judge in the Office of Hearings Operations for Social Security.  Tracy was recognized for developing programs that will be used by the agency for years to come and for her diligence in hiring and training.  Her family are so proud of her accomplishments.

Tracy loved growing vegetables and fruits in her garden.  She would cook many delicious recipes using the fresh produce from every growing season.  Her favorite desserts were her mom’s German chocolate cake, chocolate chip cookies and buttermilk pecan pie. She loved good Chinese, Mexican, Greek, Italian food and sparkling water.

Tracy enjoyed traveling with her sister and mother.  Her favorite destinations were Oahu, Hawaii, New York, New York, Chicago, Illinois, Washington DC, Los Angeles, California, Cayman Islands, Cancún, Mexico, Jamaica, Williamsburg, Virginia and taking her niece and nephew to all the parks at Disney World.  While still in law school she studied abroad for a summer semester at the University of London in London, England.  After completing the program she spent a week in Paris, France. 

Tracy loved listening to music and attending live concerts.  Her favorite artists were Tina Turner, Toni Braxton, Sade, Cyndi Lauper, Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, Annie Lenox, Gloria Gaynor, Lauryn Hill, Beyonce, Boys II Men and Cher.  Tracy enjoyed romantic comedies, action and comedy movies, especially anything with actors Morris Chestnut and Chadwick Boseman.  She was a fan of Star Trek and Abbott Elementary.  As a child she was fascinated by stories of strong and empowered women like Wonder Woman and Charlie’s Angels.  Her favorite children’s stories were The Cat and the Fiddle, The Little Train That Could, the Pippi Longstocking series, Raggedy Ann and Little Orphan Annie.   

Tracy had a creative side and indulged in crafting with her sister Karyn including adult coloring books, homemade cards, assembling wreaths and silkscreen designs on t-shirts.  She crocheted a baby blanket before her little sister arrived home for the first time.  Tracy took painting classes in high school and college; played the piano, violin, and flute and took dance classes during childhood.  She played Monopoly, Uno, Go Fish and Checkers with her sister.  Tracy always wore bracelets from her collection and kept her home cozy with warm vanilla scents and flickering candles.

Tracy was a very festive person and loved celebrating the holidays.  She helped her mother make homemade stuffing from a secret family recipe and cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving, gave out candy to adorable trick or treaters on Halloween, and created a beautiful Christmas display in her home, decorating sugar cookies and gave thoughtful gifts.

Tracy was always generous with her time, advice, encouragement, love and support.  She was very family-oriented and visited her mother, sister, brother, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews and extended family as often as possible.  If she could do anything to better the lives of those around her, she did just that, no matter her own struggles.  She was a planner, problem-solver and believed in thriving, not just surviving.  Tracy valued kindness, respect, education, independence and everyone’s unique personalities.  Her beautiful smile, soul and positive vibes will be deeply missed by all.

Tracy leaves to cherish her memory, her parents, Patricia Henry and Michael R. Henry, her sister Karyn Henry, her brother Michael T. Henry and his wife Lisa Henry, her nieces Tierra Allan, Jermanie Henry and Angel Henry and her nephews Kristopher Henry and Jeremiah Henry and many cousins, aunts, uncles, friends and coworkers.  She was preceded in death by her grandmother Vivian Gist.

The family suggests donations to Ronald McDonald House and St. Jude’s Research Hospital or your favorite charity to honor her memory. 

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