Helen J Tracy

Helen was born on February 19, 1932 in Gonzalez, Florida. She married Alfred “Al” Tracy in 1950 and they were married for 69 years. She lived the early part of her life in Florida, then moved to Connecticut and Massachusetts, and returned to Florida in 1967. Helen, with Al, raised 4 children and instilled in them a love of family, compassion for others, a sense of humor, and faith in God. They retired in Ocala with their brothers and sisters in neighboring homes.

Helen was a warm and caring person exemplified in her profession as an RN as well as through her role as a Pastor’s wife. She enjoyed spending time with family, going to the beach, sewing, needlepoint, gardening, birdwatching, cards, board games, and traveling. She will always be remembered for her love of butterflies.

She is survived by three siblings, Ginger Dispensa, Barbie Saley, and Jerry Joiner (Jeanne); four children, Sandy Hoyt (Colby), Diane Trifiletti, Pam Coughlin, and Alfred “Tra” Tracy (Kristine); twelve grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren. She was active in the United Methodist Church and is now in heaven with the love of her life, Al.

Services will take place Wed. June 23, 2021 at 11:00am at Belleview UMC.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Heifer International (www.heifer.org)