Kimmie R. Strausbaugh-Tackett Obituary Oct 28, 2026 – Ware Funeral Home

Visitation Scheduled in Chillicothe for Kimmie R. Strausbaugh-Tackett

Kimmie R. Strausbaugh-Tackett, a long-time Chillicothe resident who spent more than two decades working at a Circleville screen printing business, passed away at the age of 66.warefh.com reported that she died following an extended illness at 5:22 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Hopewell Rehabilitation and Nursing.

Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, on October 21, 1960, she built a life rooted in family and local community ties. In 2020, she retired from The Red Barn Screen Printing in Circleville after a 23-year career. Outside of work, she spent her time camping and fishing, though her primary focus remained her extensive family.

Family and Services

She is survived by her husband, Tracy Lane Tackett of Chillicothe. Her surviving children include Angel Strausbaugh of Westerville, alongside Tracy Lee Tackett, Amanda Gardner with her husband Chris, and Ashley Tackett, all of Chillicothe.echovita.com noted that her large family also includes numerous grandchildren—Bailey, Ethan, Alyssia, Lydia, Jax, Kendal, Bentley, Audi, Remington, Dillon, Kenlynn, Tracy Jr., Levi, and Avery—as well as great-grandchildren Pasleigh, Kayson, and Dexter.

Kimmie R. Strausbaugh-Tackett Obituary Oct 28, 2026 - Ware Funeral Home
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She is further survived by her siblings: Dreena Nordrum of Little Rock, Arkansas; Rahnel Strausbaugh, who is joined by Ernie Withrow in Chillicothe; and Tony Strausbaugh, who is joined by Amy in Chillicothe, along with several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may gather for visitation on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Ware Funeral Home, located at 121 W. 2nd St. in Chillicothe. According to warefh.com, there will be no funeral service. Those wishing to extend condolences may sign the online register at the funeral home’s website.