Name: Striffler-Hamby Mortuary
Address: Columbus, GA

I can't even put into words how much I will miss you, my dear sweet friend. You taught me so much about life and I thank the Lord every day that He allowed me the privilege of knowing you.  Your precious spirit and indelible smile will be forever engraved in my heart and mind. Thank you for being a light to the world and for sharing the love of Christ with the people of God.

Mark and Whitney - You are in my thoughts and prayers.  May the Lord bless and keep you as you grieve the loss of your precious wife, mother and friend. Please know that this is NOT the end . . . you WILL see her again.  Of that I am certain! Until that day, may her memory bring you joy, comfort and many smiles.  I know that's what she would want.

I will miss you my friend!  I will remember you always. Your smile and laughter was always so beautiful. You brighten so many 
lives!! Love you dearly and will always remember your strength as I have been blessed to know you and call you a friend..

Tracy was special in so many ways.  She will be missed.  My thoughts and prayers are with both Mark and Whitney.

Whitney,,,our prayers are with you!!!!  She will be missed.....she's touched so many hearts!!!!  We'll will always remember her smile and laughter.  TE AMO!! Aviles Family

Whitney,,,our prayers are with you!!!!  She will be missed.....she's touched so many hearts!!!!  We'll will always remember her smile and laughter.  TE AMO!!

Carmen Massey...Noelia and Lou Aviles (Columbus, GA)

There is no single word that describes either Tracy or the level to which she touched my heart.  She will be forever missed.  My prayers are lifted for Mark and Whitney.

Tracy, you were beautiful inside and out and left us way too soon.  I am grieving for your family and friends but so happy you are no longer in pain.  I only wish I got to know you better.

Tracy, you will be missed!  You brought joy to all who were around you, even if you barely knew them.   I will miss your stories and laughter. Mark and Whitney, my heart goes out to you both as you cope with the loss of such joyful person.

Whitney,

What a difference Tracy made to us and this world. She will be truly missed.

May the memories of the wonderful times you shared with your mom give you comfort today and always.

I had the pleasure of working beside Tracy for many years and developed a friendship from the start. She had the power through smile and laughter to always lighten to my heart and brighten my day. A serious conversation never stayed that way; she would get that contemplating look on her face and then go straight to a laugh or smile. She looked at life through a lens that many of us wish we could do. She always put others before her; even when she may have needed lifting up she was lifting others. My life has been shaped by our friendship and I will always be grateful for the time we had. Mark you are amazing and many people go through life only dreaming of the love you and Tracy have. Your truly blessed and Tracy knew that too. Whitney, your so blessed to have a mom like Tracy and her love and genuine personality will carry on through your life endeavors. My heart is heavy, but thank God for taking care of our precious Tracy.

Tracy, you will be truly missed.  I remember so well the times we went to eat and I gave you rides home when you needed them.  You will be truly missed and I send my condolsences to Whitney and Mark.  You are one in a million and you will be truly missed but those who knew you were truly blessed by you.    Patti Roper

Mark and Whitney, I am so sorry for your loss.  I know your heart is broken in thousands of pieces and is aching.  My family and I will continue to pray for peace from God.  
Tracy, it is sad to know we will no longer see your smile or listen to your funny stories.  You made earth a better place for all of us and I know heaven rejoiced when they received you on Sunday.  I bet is beautiful!  One day we will meet again, we will walk on the streets of gold and talk with Jesus.  I will never forget when you thanked me for always talking to you about the Lord's love and for always bringing you Puerto Rican food in the mornings.  Your friendship meant so much to me and I will always miss you, Silly Willy!

Mark, our thoughts and prayers are with you and Whitney in your time of grief. Tracy was an amazing person who always wore a smile and touched the lives of so many. May your memories bring you comfort. If there is anything Vic or I can do please do not hesitate to ask, we are here for you always.

Knowing you Tracy from work, church, and friendship; there are many words that help to describe the person you were: loving, caring, praying, selfless, open, peacemaker, sweet, and many more that can only touch the surface of how deep a person you were to connect with. 
Your ability to make us feel included and the capacity at which you shared from your heart is a trait that is truly hard to find. We will always remember that you treated us like family members; making it easy to return that same love back to you because you loved us that way. 
“Thanks be to God for Him sending such a person in our lives. Thinking of you helps us to grow.”
Your friend
William Neal Blackburn Jr. (Bill)

Tracy, you will be truly missed! You had a very great attitude on life and it spread to others around you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

May God comfort and hold you during this time and forever more. My prayers are with you and your family.
~Matthew 5:4
~Isaiah 40:31

To Mark, Whitney and the family.  I know your hearts are in a million pieces right now, but GOD is able to put those pieces back together again and heal you everywhere you hurt.  My prayers will continually be with you.

Tracy was my first and best friend at Aflac and quickly became my wife's also.  She was funny, caring, loyal and many other things that are difficult to put into words.  It's hard to describe someone who feels more daughter or sister than friend.  While she is physically gone from this life, her indomitable spirit will always remain a part of me and my family

Tracy was such a joy to be around and she will truly be missed.

What can be said about a lady who has touched so many in so few years? Words ring hollow compared to the love and richness Tracy shared among those who knew her. The Hoskins family sends our deepest condolences to Mark and Whitney. God bless you guys.

You definitely left you mark lady that will forever be remembered!  

As-Salaam-Alaikum (peace be unto you) and one luv.

Tracy has been an inspiration to me from the beginning of my career at Aflac.  She encouraged everyone around her with her loving smile and grateful attitude.  Rest well my friend, we will meet again.

The short time I knew Tracy was enough time to tell she had a kind and gentle spirit about her. She was a good friend to my daughter, Tiffany Dyer, and I understand why Tiffany loved her dearly.  My thoughts and prayers will be you, Mark and Whitney, during this time and in the days ahead.  God Bless you both.

A beautiful woman with a beautiful spirit! She will truly be missed!

Tracy, I am going to miss your sweet sweet spirit. I am Praying that the Lord will comfort your family and friends and keep them close to Him. I was thinking about our bible study and then these lyrics came to me.... 

"And on that day when my strength is failing
The end draws near and my time has come
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending 
10,000 years and then forever more"

I know we will see each other again some day.

During my over 40 years in the work force Tracy is one of the finest, kindest, most sincere individuals I ever had the fortunate experience to work with. Her dedication to her family, her job, and most importantly, her commitment to her Lord were evident in all she did. Her influence on those the touched cannot be measured. Tracy is an example to me of overcoming obstacles while maintaining her faithful walk with God. Endurance, perseverance, and a perpetual smile were part of her extraordinary character that I will remember always. 

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39)

The Merine Family sends our love to Mark, Whitney and their family. Tracy will be sorely missed!!

Beautiful, kind, funny, strong are just a few words to describe the amazing you. Always will be in my heart and my idol of inspirations.

The Tankersley Family sends our love to Mark, Whitney and their family. Tracy will be sorely missed and Heaven is sweeter today because she is there!

A bright spot in a dark world, a warm smile in a world too full of frowns, a ray of hope/proof that we do not have to give in to hopelessness, a blessing to all who knew her  --  this is what I saw in Tracy Leffler.   I'm praying for all her family and friends that you may find comfort in knowing that her grace-filled life here has been rewarded with a new life in heaven.

My heart was saddened to hear of Tracy's passing. She was such a beautiful soul - one the sweetest people I've ever known. May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Tracy, you are such a beautiful person whose love and light will never fade. Joy to you in heaven until we meet again.

Tracy, your warm smile and kind heart will be sorely missed, but I know that we will see each other again some day. Memory eternal, my friend.

OBITUARY

Tracy Michelle Leffler

21 January, 1970 – 2 February, 2014

Striffler-Hamby Mortuary - Columbus

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