Today is Dr. Tracy's birthday.  I love that it's also pie day (3.14). I bought a piece of pie for everyone in the house and we celebrated her! May each day remind you of one of her many sayings... I am love and kindness,  you are love and kindness,  we are love and kindness!

May we all find one way each day to celebrate each other and find love!

I still try and live by the words Jean had on her business card..

“ Be an encourager” 

She was one of a kind, and even though she isn’t with us here on earth, her spirit and sense of love and kindness live on forever! 

To Jean's family,

I just learned of Jean's passing. I had the pleasure of Jean's insights as a trusted therapist and guiding light at a significant period in my life. My deepest condolences on your loss, and the world's loss. 

With sympathy,

Christianne Hodina

"I just called to say I love you, and I mean it from the bottom of my heart!" Best phone calls I received from Dr. Tracy 

I'm going to celebrate with pizza pie and a piece of pie!

I just heard of Jean's passing and I am very sad for the loss of  such a great friend, mentor and confidant. I knew Jean for over 25 years and she was an outstanding fellow professional. It is said that when such a person passes from this life, a library burns down. The loss of Jean is far more than that. She was a gentle, wise and empathic professional who truly valued everyone she knew and most of all, her family.  My heartfelt condolences go to them as well. 

Jean, my dear friend, I will see you in the next life and until that time will greatly miss you.

Steven Uhrik

Dear The Family of Dr. Jean Tracy,

I wanted to say I'm so sorry for your loss.  You all are in my thoughts and prayers!!!   Dr. Tracy was incredible mentor and awesome person. I'm so sad to hear of hear passing.    Sending prayers and hugs to all of you.

The world has lost a great advocate for all disenfranchised and hurting souls. Jean Kathryn was my father’s first cousin and I loved spending time with her - especially at Lake Buchanan in Burnet, TX. We played many games of 42, swam and took daily walks or hikes. She was an encourager and I loved her laugh. Despite the distance between Texas and Illinois, I always knew she was a phone call away and she was cheering for me. I miss that we did not have the opportunity to visit in person prior to Kathy’s and Jean’s passing. Cindy and family you will be in my thoughts and prayers. 

Remember you have people in Texas that love you. My dad, O.E. Hartgroves, Jr. and the family send our sincere condolences.

Love and sympathy,

Tammie Diane Hartgroves 

Jean is one of the most brilliant woman, intellectually and spiritually. Jean could brighten even the darkest of days. Jean is filled with genuine kindness, love, care, wisdom, empathy, generosity, and humor.

I have been truly blessed to know Jean for over 20+ years. I still remember the first day meeting Jean and feeling this sense of overall peacefulness and calm and appreciated her warm smile. Through the years, I was also blessed by Jean's incredible wisdom that guided and protected me through this major world, called life.

Jean also had the gift of always being there for me. I could pick up the phone during her busy day often with no notice and somehow, somewhere, any critical situation, Jean was always there for me. Sometimes all I needed was to hear Jean's soothing voice and guidance and all was better again. Jean genuinely cared for others. Some people can make you fly, but Jean had the ability to help you soar.

Jean had a major impact on my life and I miss her beyond words. I admire Jean for the whole person she is. Jean was a role model for me and I'm sure a silent role model for hundreds more.

A few years later, my husband also met Jean. We always thought if there were more Jean K. Tracy's what a better world this would be. Our dear Jean, we miss you so much.

I only knew Jean, but I also know she loved with all her heart her two beautiful daughters and all of her grandchildren meant the world to her. You are all so loved by Jean.

I will continue to keep all of Jean's family, friends and patients in my prayers.

St. Francis was one of Jean's favorite saints, and she too was humble and so giving. Jean always put everyone first. Jean loved the prayer and song, titled “The Prayer of St. Francis” (also known as the “Peace Prayer of St. Francis”) Jean not only shared those words, she lived them.

Jean would often reference the importance of the phrase, "May we be filled with love and kindness.”

My husband and I will be honoring Jean as best we can by continuing to pass on her words and actions of love and kindness. And may we all keep Jean's "love and kindness" forever in our hearts and minds. 

Love, Danielle

It was my honor to have known Jean—she was a truly wonderful person who touched so many lives.  She could light up anyone’s day!   May her memory be a blessing.  Much love to her daughter, Cindy.

Rosemary Richard