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Tracy Payne Gamble

March 5, 1958 ~ February 1, 2026

Born in: Indianapolis, Indiana
Resided in: Indianapolis, Indiana

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Tracy D. Payne Gamble
67, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on February 1, 2026, at home. Tracy was born on March 5, 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Daniel J. Payne and Juanita (Smith) Payne, who survives.

Naturally creative and intelligent, Tracy worked as an actress in her younger years and earned her master’s degree from Loyola of Chicago. Additionally, she worked as a librarian as well as traveling across the country creating works of art and providing pottery workshops. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother Jason W. Payne.
She is survived by her mother Juanita (Smith) Payne; brother Dan Payne as well as nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly.

In keeping with Tracy’s wishes, she will be cremated and family and friends will gather to celebrate her life privately.

Final arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

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  1. I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter and sister, Juanita and Dan. Sending you my deepest sympathies. Hold on to each other and all the wonderful memories that Tracy leaves forever in your hearts and souls. Hugs, Cathy Chapman and family.

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  2. I am so sad to hear this news. Tracy was a dear friend from grade school through high school in Wheaton. We spent so much time together in music, singing and playing together. We spent hours in the basement of 911 Willow playing everything from school to Monopoly. She went to NYC with me and I went to Wisconsin with her and your family. She even lived with our family for a short time so she could finish her year at Central when Juanita and Dan moved to Indiana. She will be missed. Heart felt condolences to you all.

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  3. So sorry, she was so young to me. I was surprised to see her age. Need to make a roadblock trip to see you, it’s been too long.

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  4. My niece Tracy is remembered and missed by me and many others in Mankato, Minnesota where she graduated from Mankato State University in 1981 with a degree in theatre arts and business. She performed in many productions and won an Irene Ryan Award for Excellence in 1980 for her role as Maggie in Shadow Box. She also performed with the Ellis Street Singers.

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  5. Sending my deepest condolences to Dan and Juanita, Tracy was such a bright light and joyful person- there was no better Miss Hannigan! I only can smile when remember her. I am heartbroken to hear of her passing and can’t imagine the sorrow you are facing. Please accept my deepest condolences- sending much love and many prayers❤️🙏🏻

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