Traci Thrailkill
May 17, 2010
Traci Thrailkill, 39, went to be with her savior May 16, 2010. She was born on June 11, 1970 to Kris and Jerry Smith.
She was a wonderful mother, daughter and sister. She enjoyed spending time with her two children and five nephews and 1 niece. She loved to scrapbook and spend time with family and friends.
She is survived by her children Sydni and Koy; mother Kris Smith; sister Niki (Matt) Towers; and brother Brian (Jamie) Smith. She is preceded in death by her father, Jerry, and grandparents.
Visitation will be on Thursday, May 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines. Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 21 at 10 am at New Hope Assembly of God in Urbandale.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family to be used for her children.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Steve & Gayle Hornung
05/23/2010
Chris and Family,
We want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. This is a very difficult time for all of you and we must trust God to show us the way and help us through these difficult times.
Please if there is anything Steve or I can do, please don't hesitate to ask, we would be happy to be of help to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Steve & Gayle Hornung
Jeanne Griffen
05/20/2010
I was saddened to learn of your daughter's death, Kris and your sister, Nikki and Brian.
I know that God will give you the strength to get through this and my prayers will be with you all.
I know from personal experience what the loss of a child does to a parent. You become a member of an exclusive club that you do not want to belong to. My heart goes out to you, Kris.
In Christian love,
Jeanne
Jill Forre Rahner
05/19/2010
There has never been a day that has gone by without a thought of you. It might be driving somewhere and hearing a familiar song that we would bring back a memory of a certain time that we were together. It is looking through photographs of our trip to Florida and all of the fun that we had. My dad and I were remembering the time we went to the Ledges with your dad and took photos- almost like doing senior pictures with your best friend. Our lives went in different directions, and the last few years- I have wanted to reach out to you so badly, and now my heart grieves that you are gone and that chance will never happen. I only hope that you are at peace and that you know of all the people that have loved you- and me being one of them. I cannot begin to describe the pain in my heart of losing one of the best friends that I have ever had. I will always love you and think of you with a wonderful smile on my face. Rest in peace my dear friend.
And to Kris, Niki, and Brian- may you always remember Traci with wonderful, warm memories. I pray everyday for peace in your hearts, and that the warmth of Love from God will be with you throughout all of your difficult days.
Cindy Whitehill
05/19/2010
Kris - My heart hurts for you. Lean on the Lord for peace and strength. God be we all of you.
Valaree Muhlenburg
05/19/2010
You were such a huge part of my life from 2nd grade thru graduation. Life took us in different directions, but I thank God that you were brought back into my life a few years ago. I pray that you found peace. You may be gone, but you'll never be forgotten!! RIP friend. To Traci's family - I pray that God grants you His awesome strength, courage, love and comfort as you endure this difficult time. May God be with you all.
Melissa Neubauer
05/19/2010
I'll miss you so much Traci. You meant more to me than you realized. I'm going to remember all the good times, talks, and laughs we shared through the past 18 years of our friendship. May you rest in peace...love you girl!
Your friend, Melissa
Angie Gerdes
05/18/2010
I am so very sorry about your loss. My thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you all. She will be greatly missed.