Tracey Sue Schroeder Cowan, 64, of Perryton, Texas took her last breath on earth and her first breath in the arms of Jesus on January 6, 2026 in Spearman, Texas.  Viewing will be Friday, January 9, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in Perryton.  The family will receive visitors Friday, January 9, 2026 at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  There will be a private family graveside service at Ochiltree Cemetery in Perryton.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Key Heights Baptist Church in Perryton, with Duce Cooper and Keith Harris officiating.  Arrangements are being handled by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. of Perryton, Texas.

Tracey was born on March 17, 1961 in Perryton to Myron "Mott" Schroeder and Betty Lou Henry Schroeder.  She was raised in Balko, Oklahoma where she attended Balko Schools for all twelve years, graduating in 1979.  She married Bruce Cowan on August 1, 1981 at the Balko Apostolic Faith Church.  They welcomed their son, Tobby Dale Cowan, in 1992.  Tracey was a loving and devoted wife and mother.  Her family was her pride and joy.  She was a woman of strong faith.  She believed in people and wanted to see others succeed.

She attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University of Weatherford, Oklahoma, where she obtained her Bachelor of Education Degree and teaching certificates in Elementary Education and Special Education.  After teaching a year in Oklahoma at Alfalfa, Bruce and Tracey moved to Perryton, and she began teaching at Perryton Independent School.  Her teaching career at Perryton spanned 38 years.  She retired after devoting her life to teaching the children she so dearly loved.  She was a "Champion of Children."  She was also a strong supporter of the Pathways Program at Frank Phillips College where she volunteered her help in organizing the annual auction, raising thousands of dollars for the program.  She was a member of the Perryton Retired Teachers Association, as well as The Perryton Rodeo Association.

Survivors include her husband, Bruce and son, Tobby.  She is also survived by four brothers, Tim Schroeder and wife Kristin, Shawn Schroeder, Mitch Schroeder, all of Perryton, and Don Schroeder and wife Cayla of Spearman; and one sister, Thlise McDonald and husband Jeff of Aztec, New Mexico.  She is also survived by her extended Cowan family of brother and sisters-in-laws and a host of nieces and nephews.

Tracey was preceded in death by her mother and father.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Hansford County Hospice or Perryton Pathways Scholarship Fund.