Traci Behlau

She was born March 25, 1966 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Jerry & Virginia Gerrety.

A wife, mother, sister, and dear friend to many, will be deeply missed.

As a 32 year resident of Chattanooga, she loved it and the incredible friends she made.

Traci was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and was with Chattanooga Business Machines for 21 years, most recently as Controller.

Her caring spirit was always there to reach out to those in need. She did so much for so many.

Her sister, Mary Jo Corrigan preceded her in death.

Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Warren Behlau; children, Paul Behlau, Anna Behlau, and Garrett Behlau; siblings, David Gerrety, Sandy Gruver, Tim Gerrety, and Joe Gerrety; and several loved nieces and nephews.

Funeral Mass will be held for close friends and family only on Monday, August 24, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church. Father Charlie Burton, Father Mike Creson, and Father Christopher Floersh will officiate.

Due to COVID-19, all requirements of social distancing set in place by the CDC must be followed. Face coverings are required by all attendees as mandated by Hamilton County.

Extended friends and family may attend via livestream and must pre-register at this link to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MC90WpgtTGuad1tdS50UlA.

Prior to the service, there will be a time of virtual visitation via Zoom from 1-3 p.m. Inquiries for virtual visitation before the service should be sent to TraciBehlauMemorialService@gmail.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to NAMI at www.nami.org.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Hwy. 153, Hixson, TN 37343.