Tracy Lynn Huff Penrod, 51, formerly of Ottumwa, died April 15, 2022 at her home in Burlington.
She was born July 22, 1970 in Ottumwa to Timothy A. and Alice Louise Reed Huff Sr.
Growing up in Ottumwa, she graduated from Indian Hills Community College with a degree as a Registered Health Information Technician. She was a lifelong caregiver and mother to all. A traveler in her early years, she settled in Burlington with her soulmate. She enjoyed collecting dream catchers, going to the river for picnics, reading, paint-by-numbers, sitting in front of the fireplace, midnight taco runs and spending time with her grandbabies and Papa.
Surviving is her husband, Randy “Papa” Penrod; two brothers, Tim (Marinda) Huff and Todd (Bretina) Huff; a sister, Cindy Gould; her children, Brian (Brandi) Penrod, Josh Penrod, Heather (Nathan) Fellinger, Chris Kumm, and Tiffani (Tom) White; her grandbabies, Dakota, Emily, Mylin, Ryan, Logan, Lucas, Xavier, Owen, Luke and Gwen; countless special nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; children, Jermey and Kaylee Penrod; her cousin, Heather; and her cat, Thomas.
Visitation will be open after 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 20th at Reece Funeral Home with her family present to greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, April 21st at Reece Funeral Home with Dan Smith officiating. For those unable to attend the service, you may view live on the Reece Funeral Home Facebook page. Cremation will follow the service.
Memorials may be made to the family.