Tracy's obituary
2/3/1974 - 1/30/2022
Tracy Ridgeway-Shepard was born on February 3, 1974, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. The daughter of Johnny and Vicki Ridgeway. Tracy received a kidney from her mother Vicki, at 15 months old, and was one of the longest surviving kidney transplant recipients in the world. Tracy is preceded in death by her Papa (Willie T. Hinkle) of Valley and her Nana (Eloise J. Hinkle) of Valley. Tracy was a kind, loving, feisty, animal lover, and an arts and crafts enthusiast. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and best friend to us all. Tracy leaves behind her mother, Vicki Ridgeway, father, Johnny Ridgeway (Ana). Siblings, Maya Bowling (Daryl), Johnny Jr. (Nelle), Josiah (Tiffany), Jacob, Jason, Jonah, Rebekah, Miranda, and Teresa Ridgeway. Nieces, Kyndal Bowling, Ambrea, and Aniyah Ridgeway. Nephews, Hunter Bowling (Alyson), Jovanni, Joel, and Julien Ridgeway. Aunt and Great Aunt Connie Haddock (Bill) and Evelyn Hinkle. Cousins, Ronnie Haddock (Quan), Celeste Humphrey (David), and JayBo Hinkle (Amy). Special friend, Norman Shepard along with several other family members and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at Resthaven Memorial Gardens Chapel on Monday,
February 7th, 2022, at
2 PM est. Floral arrangements can be sent to Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Family and Friends are welcome to attend.
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Raised by 4 people
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- Tracy had such a loving and giving heart. If you were blessed to have her as a friend you were blessed indeed. She did …
- Tracy had such a loving and giving heart. If you were blessed to have her as a friend you were bles…
- Tracy had such a loving and giving heart. If you were blessed to…
I am so sorry to hear about Tracy. She was a wonderful neighbor, always looking out for me and willing to help. I wi…
I am so sorry to hear about Tracy. She was a wonderful neighbor, always looking out for me and wi…
I am so sorry to hear about Tracy. She was a wonderful neighbo…
sorry from the heart. god bless you
sorry from the heart. god bless you
sorry from the heart. god bless you
Vickie, I want you to know that Ray and I are praying for you all. This is such a tragedy. We pray Tracy will get justi…
Vickie, I want you to know that Ray and I are praying for you all. This is such a tragedy. We pray …
Vickie, I want you to know that Ray and I are praying for you al…