Tracey Lynn Heishman, age 64 of Elkton, MD passed away on December 23, 2025. She was born on April 27, 1961 in Albany, GA to Fredrick Lee Vess and the late Joyce Sylvia (Mayes) Vess.

Tracey was a huge hearted individual who had a soft spot for animals. She found joy in fostering dogs for Senior Dog Haven and had a love for chihuahuas. She had many animals while raising her family, which included dogs, cats, and birds. She was very creative and talented when it came to crafting. She made a number of pinatas for family functions. Her family was always entertained with what she created. She had made an Easter egg, Nemo from Finding Nemo, Cat Dog, Sponge Bob Square Pants and numerous characters we all know and love.  Tracey had an interest in antiques and older homes. She made comments about how she would love to visit and tour abandoned homes. Tracey loved plants and her family joked about how she only had an “indoor” green thumb. Nature was a huge part of Tracey’s life. When friends and family would go away on trips, rather than bringing her home a gift, she asked that they bring her a rock from their destination. She would sometimes paint rocks, and she would display them in vases or plants throughout her home.

Tracey is survived by her husband of 37 years, Dan Heishman; son, Jay Heishman (Katherine Beck); daughter, Megan Heishman; father, Fredrick Vess; siblings: Gary Vess, Steven Vess, and Glen Vess; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Tracey’s life will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12PM at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 259 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921. Family and friends may attend the viewing beginning at 11AM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to “Senior Dog Haven and Hospice, Inc.” and sent in care of the funeral home.