- Date Of Birth: May 16, 1968
- Date Of Death: June 8, 2022
- State: Florida
Tracy Lynne Eddy Gates, born 54, of Dunnellon, FL unexpectedly passed away Wednesday June 8th, 2022.
Tracy was born in Inverness, FL on May 16th 1968. She graduated from Dunnellon High School and continued her education receiving a Paraoptometric certification. Tracy worked as an Optical technician until she became a stay at home mom. Her greatest love was her family and she took great pride in caring for them.
Tracy was married to Obrey Levan Gates. She was compassionate to others and excelled at motherhood. She was known for having a heart of gold, always knowing exactly what to say to make things better and making the best potato salad around. Tracy always had an ear ready to listen, a hand willing to help others and you couldn’t leave her house without being offered a snack from her well stocked pantry along with a glass of her one of a kind tea! Appreciate your loved ones while you can, because none of us are going to be here forever was one of her favorite sayings that she lived by.
Tracy is preceded in death by her mother Audrey Eddy and brother Jerry Eddy. She was a dedicated caretaker to her parents and always said that they were her heroes and loved to tell the story of how they met.
The family of Tracy Eddy Gates wishes to thank all of their family and friends for their continuing support during this difficult time.