Judith Ann Tracy, age 85, of Shenandoah, Iowa, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Arlington Assisted Living in Red Oak, Iowa. Judith was born December 14, 1940, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Harry and Lois (Swalley) Naico. She graduated from Essex High School in Essex, Iowa. Over the years, she lived in Wisconsin for 30 years, then Des Moines, and eventually back home to Shenandoah, Iowa. Judith was a bookkeeper for many years. Judi was an excellent cook, a beloved caregiver to her fur-baby dogs and cats and had a quick sense of humor.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Boyd Tracy; daughter: Lori; and son: Ron. She is survived by grandsons: Brett Bain (Katie) of Des Moines, Iowa and Brad Bain (Jadrain); great grandchildren: Grace, Makinley and Delanie of Corning, Iowa; son-in-law: Bruce Bain of Corning, Iowa; step-daughter: Sarah Jane Tracy (Brad) of Tempe, Arizona; step-son: Van Boyd Tracy (Julia); and step-grandchildren: Zander and Lydia of Austin, Texas; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends including Jack Linquist of Shenandoah, Iowa.

Per the wishes of Judith, there will be no service and she has gifted her earthly remains to the University of Iowa for medical research.

LeRette Funeral Chapel. Of Red Oak, Iowa, is assisting the family with arrangements.