Tracie Ann Sander

Tracie Ann Sander, 54, of Benton, Missouri died Friday, February 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born October 21, 1970 in Cape Girardeau to Quentin W. and Carolyn P. Ford Stroder. She and Jimmy Smith were married May 12, 1995 at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Cape Girardeau. She later married Timothy Joseph Sander on April 27, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. Tracie was a 1989 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She received a bachelor's in psychology and a master's in early childhood development from Southeast Missouri State University. She enjoyed working alongside her husband as the manager of Sander Land Surveying. She formerly worked as a family specialist with Educare and an education specialist for DAEOC to pursue her passion of caring for and educating others. She loved to spend time reading books, traveling, attending concerts, decorating, and going on shopping trips. She grew up as a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and is currently a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She was a compassionate and devoted daughter, mother, wife, and friend. She gave and received love in abundance by all. Survivors include her husband, Tim Sander of Benton; parents, Quentin and Carolyn Stroder of Jackson; daughter, Madalyn (Tyler) Holt of Sikeston; son, Hunter Smith of Benton; stepdaughters, Jade (Justin) Hobbs of Springfield, Missouri, Izabella (Alex) Bader and their daughter, Collins of Gordonville and Sabrina Sander of Lebanon, Missouri; godmother and aunt, Loretta Jansen of Jackson; and cousin, Ben Jansen of Perryville. She was preceded in death by her godfather and uncle, Larry Jansen. Friends may call from 4 to 8 pm on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Parish prayers will be at 7 pm followed by a prayer service led by the Oran Knights of Columbus Council 4311. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Thursday, March 6, 2025 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Rick Jones officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Tracie's favorite flowers were roses, but memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Tracie Ann Sander

October 21, 1970 - February 28, 2025