Traci Lynn Tyler

July 26, 1960 - January 5, 2021

Traci Lynn Tyler Age 60, of Braceville, IL passed away suddenly, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL with family by her side. Born July 26, 1960 in Morris, IL and grew up in South Wilmington, IL. She was a lifelong resident of the South Wilmington, Gardner, Braceville area. She married Dale Tyler on August 8, 1998 at the Braceville United Methodist Church. They lived in Gardner for a few years with their two sons, Patrick Winchell and Kevin Winchell. The family then moved to Braceville, where they lived for the last 15 years. Traci held many jobs through the years, and became sort of a jack-of-all-trades. Her passions were poker, where she could hold her own at any table, especially Texas Hold-Em, and pool leagues. Many a laugh and wonderful times were had with “her girls” on Thursday night BCA and ACS and those of you who knew her will vouch for her heart of gold, and if you were in need, she would be the first one by your side. Her infectious laugh will forever be missed by all. Traci is survived by her husband, Dale Tyler; son, Patrick (Megan) Winchell, and their two daughters, who were the light of her life, Vanna Winchell and Emme Winchell; son, Kevin Winchell; sisters, Terri (Jim) Schultz, Tommi (Robert) Sorensen; brothers, Joe (Cindy) Winchell and Dan (Lynnette) Winchell; and many special aunts and uncles. Also surviving are brother-in-law, Karl (Karla) Tyler; sister-in-law, Lynn (Lindy) Hahn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her mother, Janis Winchell. Visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home on Thursday, January 7, 2021 from 4-7 PM. Funeral services will be private. Cremation rites will be accorded following services. All attendees are required to wear face coverings, follow social distancing guidelines, and due to the capacity requirements, please be brief with your condolences to allow other guests to pay their final respects. If you’re feeling under the weather please don’t feel obligated to come we know Dale and the family are in your thoughts. For more information and to visit her online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com. R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crem atory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com