Dorothy I. Tracey, 81, of Zanesfield, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, in her home. She was born Jan 25, 1935, in Bellefontaine, a daughter of Wendell and Mary Schrader Thaxton.
She married Ernest Tracey on Dec 31, 1951, and he survives. She was a member of the Church of Christ in West Mansfield and will be fondly remembered.
Other survivors include her children, Mike Tracey, Connie (John) Hickman, John (Karen) Tracey, Paul (Belinda) Tracey, Debra (Julio) Parpacen and Joe (Kelly) Tracey; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Lucille Campbell, Cletus Thaxton, Lois Ruble, Lillian Willeke and Howard Thaxton; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Darryl Thaxton.
Her request was to be cremated. A celebration of life service will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Myeerah Nature Preserve, 7405 State Route 540, Bellefontaine, through arrangements by Jennings Farley Funearl Home & Crematory.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be directed to the West Mansfield Church of Christ, 243 S. Main St., West Mansfield, OH 43358.