Obituary for Oma Lee Tracy
Oma Lee Tracy, age 90, of Jefferson City, Mo, passed away, Thursday, January 12, 2023, at University Hospital in Columbia, Mo.
She was born on March 8, 1932 in Pocola, Okla., the daughter of Albert Bryan and Fronia Alice (Davis) Barnes. She was married on April 4, 1952, in Bentonville, Ar. to Wiley Winton Tracy who passed away on September 9, 2010.
After graduating from Pocola High School in 1949, Oma Lee went on to further her education and study Physical Education and Business with Poteau Jr. College in Poteau, Okla., Talequah University and later in life, earned her master’s degree from Lincoln University.
Oma Lee was an educator and loved teaching business courses at various schools in Missouri including Anderson High School, Hannibal High School, and Kansas City School of Business. She then went on to work for the Missouri State Department of Education where she was the supervisor of Business Education. She worked for the state for 25 years prior to her retirement.
Oma Lee was very devoted to her faith. As an active member of First Baptist Church and being a teacher at heart, Oma Lee thoroughly enjoyed delving into Bible study during Sunday School with the Irwin Class for over 50 years. She was also a sponsor for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) as well as one of the first members of the Classic’s Club for Central Bank.
Oma Lee enjoyed knitting, gardening, collected an array of memorabilia, and exercised her creativity playing the piano and creating ceramic figurines. Oma Lee was the organizer of the family and enjoyed taking charge of family reunions and holidays. Being a school teacher, and active within her state division, she seldom had time for vacations, however later in life, she and her husband embarked on a trip to Alaska, and perhaps her most memorable trip, was a family cruise in Hawaii.
Above all, Oma Lee loved her family and was passionate about helping others when she was able. Even as she got older, she maintained her desire to lend a helping hand. Those who loved her will remember her feisty spirit and loving heart.
Oma Lee is survived by: her children, Colette Carpenter (Joe) of Kansas City, Ks. and Bryan Tracy (Bobette) of Jefferson City, Mo.; two grandchildren, Matthew Carpenter (Loren) and Tracy Hearshman (Dan); and five great-grandchildren, Avery, Hayden, Reese, Thomas, and Nora.
She is preceded in death by: her loving husband, Wiley, and her parents, Albert and Fronia Barnes.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023 at Freeman Mortuary.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023, in the Freeman Chapel with the Reverend Melissa Hatfield officiating. Graveside services will be held in the Mausoleum of Hawthorn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or First Baptist Church by mailing contributions to P.O. Box 95, Jefferson City, Mo. 65102.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Freeman Mortuary, 915 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
She was born on March 8, 1932 in Pocola, Okla., the daughter of Albert Bryan and Fronia Alice (Davis) Barnes. She was married on April 4, 1952, in Bentonville, Ar. to Wiley Winton Tracy who passed away on September 9, 2010.
After graduating from Pocola High School in 1949, Oma Lee went on to further her education and study Physical Education and Business with Poteau Jr. College in Poteau, Okla., Talequah University and later in life, earned her master’s degree from Lincoln University.
Oma Lee was an educator and loved teaching business courses at various schools in Missouri including Anderson High School, Hannibal High School, and Kansas City School of Business. She then went on to work for the Missouri State Department of Education where she was the supervisor of Business Education. She worked for the state for 25 years prior to her retirement.
Oma Lee was very devoted to her faith. As an active member of First Baptist Church and being a teacher at heart, Oma Lee thoroughly enjoyed delving into Bible study during Sunday School with the Irwin Class for over 50 years. She was also a sponsor for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) as well as one of the first members of the Classic’s Club for Central Bank.
Oma Lee enjoyed knitting, gardening, collected an array of memorabilia, and exercised her creativity playing the piano and creating ceramic figurines. Oma Lee was the organizer of the family and enjoyed taking charge of family reunions and holidays. Being a school teacher, and active within her state division, she seldom had time for vacations, however later in life, she and her husband embarked on a trip to Alaska, and perhaps her most memorable trip, was a family cruise in Hawaii.
Above all, Oma Lee loved her family and was passionate about helping others when she was able. Even as she got older, she maintained her desire to lend a helping hand. Those who loved her will remember her feisty spirit and loving heart.
Oma Lee is survived by: her children, Colette Carpenter (Joe) of Kansas City, Ks. and Bryan Tracy (Bobette) of Jefferson City, Mo.; two grandchildren, Matthew Carpenter (Loren) and Tracy Hearshman (Dan); and five great-grandchildren, Avery, Hayden, Reese, Thomas, and Nora.
She is preceded in death by: her loving husband, Wiley, and her parents, Albert and Fronia Barnes.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023 at Freeman Mortuary.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023, in the Freeman Chapel with the Reverend Melissa Hatfield officiating. Graveside services will be held in the Mausoleum of Hawthorn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or First Baptist Church by mailing contributions to P.O. Box 95, Jefferson City, Mo. 65102.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Freeman Mortuary, 915 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101.