Tracy Adair Derning Obituary
The memory of Tracy Adair Derning of Lawrence, Kansas, who passed away on October 16, 2025 at the age of 52, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Lonnie Adair; her uncles, Russ Adair and Bruce Culp; her aunt Sherry Adair; and her grandparents, Bruce, Catherine Culp, Burton and Martha Adair.
She is survived by: her mother Pamela Adair (Culp) of Tennessee; her son Keegan Robert Derning of Lawrence; her brother Trevor Adair (Chelsea) of North Carolina; her nieces and nephews, Caleb Adair, Logan King and Leila King; her aunt Cindy Abernathy (Eddie); her cousins, Brett and Lance; her aunt Phoebe Culp; her cousins, Wren, Mabry and Jackson Culp; her mother-in-law Colleen Black; and her sisters-in-law, Lisa, Amy and Jenny.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Center (where Tracy's mother, Pam spent her nursing career), 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at stjude.org/donate (https://www.stjude.org) or Just Food Pantry, Lawrence, KS, (chosen because of Tracy's love of food and being in service to others), 1000 E. 11th St..
