Tracey Lynne Barnes Obituary (1961 - 2024)

Tracey Lynne Barnes, age 63, of Poland, Indiana, departed this life unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. She was born on November 24, 1961, the daughter of Robert "Bob" Perez, and Thearl Goodrich. Tracey was the former owner of Tech Net, and was a proud minority woman business owner. On July 5, 1986 she married Leland "Lee" Edward Barnes and they shared 38 years of marriage prior to her passing. Tracey had a true love for animals, especially dogs. She enjoyed helping animal rescues and the local humane society. She was always willing to help others who needed help with animals or needed food for their pets. Tracey enjoyed being outdoors, especially going on hikes, going to the beach, and picking raspberries (despite always getting poison ivy). She was a loving, wife, mother, and grandmother, and always enjoyed a good meal with her loved ones. Tracey will be greatly missed by her loving family. Tracey is survived by her loving husband, Lee Barnes; father, Bob (wife Judy) Perez; daughter, April Wittebort; four grandchildren, Finnegan Huening, Van Huening, Olivia Scott, and Hazel Scott; four siblings, Jamie Walsh, Mark (wife Sue) Perez, Cindy Perez, and Christopher Perez; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Thearl Goodrich, and sister, Debbie Perez. Burial will take place in Elwood Cemetery at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Owen County Humane Society, 2014 Ramona Road Spencer, IN 47460, or online at https://ochumane.org/donate-new/ Online condolences may be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com