Tracy Lynne Bailey

Tracy L. Bailey of Blue Springs, MO, died unexpectedly and way too soon on November 8, 2021. She was 59 years old. A celebration of life is scheduled at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 22, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St. Independence, MO.

Tracy was born on November 17, 1961 in Omaha, NE to James L. and Patsy K. (Zulfer) Bailey. She spent the first 14 years of her life in Nebraska until the family relocated to Marshall, MO in 1976. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1979 and went on to achieve her Practical Nurse Licensure in December of 1983. Tracy had a very loving and compassionate nature that fueled her desire to enter the nursing profession, caring for patients, and mentoring her colleagues. Over the course of her 38-year career, she received numerous accolades honoring her exceptional level of performance and nursing care.

In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with family, listening to music, and football, especially the Nebraska Cornhuskers. She also enjoyed outdoor activities, including fishing and meticulously maintaining her yard. Tracy had a sense of humor that would make you laugh until tears streamed down your face. You could always count on Tracy to be a comic relief even in difficult times. Much like her mother, Tracy loved animals of all kinds. As a child, the family had a myriad of pets, including, ducks, chickens, lambs, a pony, as well as dogs and cats. Her home was never without a pet, her current, beloved fur-babies are Zane and Bailey.

Tracy is survived by her brother, James C. Bailey, her 3 sisters, Audrey L. Topping, Susan M. Dilallo, and Nancy A. Meyer, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Katherine C. John.

Online condolences and memories can be left for the family at www.speakschapel.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to your favorite local animal shelter in memory of Tracy L. Bailey.