Tracy Tackett
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The family of Tracy Lynn Tackett is very sad to report her death on April 29,
2022. Tracy lived in Harpers Ferry, WV, and died after bravely battling lung
and bone cancer for 3 years. Tracy was 62 years old and a graduate of Middletown High
School. She was the daughter of the late Hatler Tackett and of the late Jane Shelhorse
Higgins.
No bigger than a minute, Tracy was a powerhouse when she was well. She was
very up front and told it like it was - you knew where you stood with Tracy.
Her work history was in plumbing and construction (she could fit in the tight
spaces) and her final job was with Builders First Source in Adamstown. Tracy,
enjoyed going to work/and we thank Builders for all their support during her
illness. She so wanted to go back to work!
But, Tracy enjoyed her solitude. She was most happy in her basement with the
TV, wood stove, and her smokes. A bowl of Reese's nearby made her sanctuary
complete.
Tracy was predeceased by her longtime partner, Elena Trott, in 2018; her
sisters, Shirley Ann Tackett and Sue Carol Tackett, and her brother; Robin Lee
Tackett, and a nephew, Ryan Daniel Lynch.
Left behind to remember Tracy forever is her sister, Rita Tackett, who cared for
her the last few months, her "Kids", Aron Tackett and Angie Tackett (niece and
nephew she helped raise), nieces, Christina Kraus and Melissa Lynch, and
nephew, Darryl Zimmerman, plus other great nieces and nephews. She will also
be remembered by Elena's extended family: special friends, Chuck and Lainey
Harp and the Robert DeLauder family and the Trott family. Special thanks to
Clare and Rich and other neighbors and friends who helped Tracy the last few
years. She was most appreciative.
Tracy chose to be cremated and while there is no planned celebration of life at
this time, we encourage friends and family to reach out to Aron and Angie and
Rita with continuing support.
Rest in Peace, Sunshine!
Special thanks to Hospice of the Panhandle and to Eackles-Spencer & Norton
Funeral Home of Harpers Ferry, WV, for funeral arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed at www.eackles-spencerfuneralhome.com