Tracy Lauren Williams

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Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce that Tracy Lauren Williams passed July 2, 2026, at Hospice of Butler & Warren County in Franklin, OH at the age of 65 years.

Tracy was born in Dayton, OH and raised in Edgemont. She attended Whittier Elementary School and Dunbar High School, graduating in 1979. She went on to attend Howard University and remained in Washington D.C. where she later obtained a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems. She later moved to Cincinnati, OH where she began working as an IT Project Manager for Cincinnati Bell. Her career eventually took her to Paris, France for two years where she further pursued her love of traveling and experiencing new people and cultures.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Betty Hurd Williams, brother, Donovan L. Williams, two grandmothers, Estelle Cleveland Williams and Velma Hanna Dizard, grandfather Jack Hurd, uncle Harold Williams and aunt Betty Williams Cross, cousins Sylvia A. Williams, Kermit Brown and Elliot Brown.

Tracy leaves behind her father, Lucius Williams, one brother, Ertel Williams, one son, Brandon Williams, Brandon’s father, Kyle Rakestraw, aunts Geraldine Brown and Delores Williams, sister-in-law, Annette Williams, one niece Courtney Williams and two nephews, Donovan Jr. and Joshua Williams, as well as many cousins and friends from throughout her life.

Timeline

1961

January 16^th

Born

Betty and Lucius Williams welcome their third child, Tracy Lauren Williams into the world. Younger sister to Donovan and Ertel.

Dayton, OH

1979

Howard University

Tracy excitedly leaves Dayton, OH to begin college at Howard University!

Washington, D.C.

1991

December

Birth of her only child, Brandon

Tracy gave birth to Brandon at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.

Cincinnati, OH

2000

June

Tracy moves to Paris, France

Tracy accepted a position to move to Paris, France where she continued her career and began exploring Europe!

Paris, France

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July 8, 2026

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one and my spa party friend. May God comfort us at this difficult time. I will miss her strong sense of self and I sat as her student each time we met to discuss her extensive travel experiences. I do not know anyone like her; but her essence in adventure has rubbed off on the entire group. Each time we gather we discuss where one has visited recently. That is just one impact I can share she has had on this veritable group of spa-loving ladies.

Treva Pryor

July 8, 2026

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of my Friend Tracy. I met Tracy while we both attended Howard University in 1979. We had so, so many great times & years together. I will never forget her unique, beautiful smile & laugh. She had a great sense of humor. Some of her last words to me were, "I've lived a great life & I have no regrets." She was so free spirited, world Traveler & loved culture & culinary. I will truly miss her!

Pamela Bailey

July 8, 2026

Tracy is my cousin whom I grew up with and spent alot of family time. Praise God, without Question someone I always looked forward to seeing and talking to. Her Memory will forever be etched in my heart and mind!! Im missing her like crazy Already!!

Stacey Renee' Brown

July 8, 2026

I met Tracy in 1979 at Howard university. She was a no nonsense gentle soul. My heart goes out to the family especially her son. Although life kept us from spending more time together we remained friends. Rest in Peace no more pain I will see you again someday. Love you ❤️❤️❤️

Vanessa Twyman-Daniels

July 8, 2026

To the family I offer my prayers for comfort and condolences for the homegoing of my good friend Tracy. She was one of a kind, sweet, and funny. She will be missed! You love her but God loved her best!

Eddie Mc

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