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Tracy Ann (Broll)
Collins
Carrollton &
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1984 The Roar
R. L. Turner High School
Carrollton, Dallas Co., Texas
Senior Class |
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OBITUARY
 Tracy
Ann Collins (1966 – 2023), beloved and devoted wife,
mother, daughter, and friend, passed away at home in
Austin, Texas on April 9, 2023 after battling
courageously and valiantly against a long illness. She
is survived by her husband, Michael Thomas Collins, who
was with her when she passed. She is also survived by
her three children, Paul Michael Wolf and Thomas Russell
Wolf, both of Austin, and Amanda Tracy Wolf of Denver,
her father Warren James Broll of Dallas, and her stepson
Steven Thomas Collins of Austin.
Tracy was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, and
friend, and a joy to all who knew her. Nothing in her
life was more important than her family and close
friends. She was also the love of her husband’s life. He
feels so fortunate to have been with her for 17 years,
and will always treasure every day of that time. Tracy
was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 26, 1966. Her family
moved to Dallas in 1968, which is where she was raised.
She was a bright, inquisitive, loving child. She was an
excellent student and a popular high school cheerleader.
She graduated from RL Turner High School in 1984. She
then attended Texas A&M in College Station, graduating
with a Bachelor of Science in Biology Education in 1988.
She subsequently received a Master’s Degree in Speech
Pathology from Texas Women’s University in Denton, Texas
in 1994, completing her degree while raising one child
and pregnant with another. That is just one example of
her drive and determination.
Professionally, Tracy enjoyed working in both the
education and speech pathology fields. While teaching
biology at Greenhill School in Dallas, she found the
time to earn her Master’s Degree, as referenced above.
She then developed her own speech pathology business,
which she practiced at home in order to be available for
her children. She built this into a thriving business,
focusing on pediatric patients, demonstrating again her
great love of children. It gave her tremendous joy to
help her patients overcome their speech issues so they
could lead better, happier lives.
Her professional work did not distract her from being a
wonderful parent to her children. She devoted herself to
being a great mother. Tracy was always there for them.
That was her top priority. All of them are now leading
successful, happy adult lives, a living testament to
Tracy’s never-ending devotion to them. Tracy was a
mother that inspired greatness in her children without
burdening then with expectations or getting involved in
how they achieved their dreams. She allowed each of her
children to find meaning in their lives by staying
resolute in her support, whether through practical
jokes, hours of heartfelt conversation, or simple
gestures such as hugs. None of her children ever had any
doubt that she loved them as she always ended
conversations reassuring them that she loved them, which
was the truest form of unconditional love for Tracy.
Tracy and her husband, Mike, met in 2006 and became very
close quite quickly, culminating in their wedding day on
January 1, 2008. They cooperatively continued to raise
their family, while also finding the time to travel
extensively as the children grew into young adults.
Tracy and Mike were able to travel to New Zealand,
Alaska, Spain, Germany, The Netherlands, and most large
cities in the United States. They also greatly enjoyed
their time in their home away from home in Breckenridge,
Colorado. They shared equally in every major family
decision, and knew each other at the deepest level, and
had a love that endured all and is never-ending.
Tracy was a devoted daughter to her dad, Warren Broll.
Tracy and Warren had a unique loving connection
throughout her life. They shared a delightful sense of
humor. Their mutual respect enabled them to be trusted
confidants. Their deep love was, and will always be, a
profound beacon of joy. Tracy also had an extensive
circle of friends, many of whom she remained very close
to from childhood, through the family raising years, and
then continuing for her entire life. This is yet another
example of her loyalty and devotion; she was very much a
people person and all of her relationships gave her
great joy.
Tracy will be missed by all who knew her, and her
passing has left all who knew her well with gaping voids
in our lives, and pain in our hearts. This will never go
away for any of us, We have great memories to cherish
that will help to sustain us going forward. In
conclusion, Tracy was a joy to know, as devoted to those
close to her as anyone could possibly be, and is
tremendously missed by all. |
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