Essie Josephine Tracy

Essie Josephine TRACY, 74, of Clanton died Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at her residence in Clanton. She was born on Saturday, June 15, 1935 in Kentucky, Daughter of the late Leslie Collins and the late Lucy Pugh Collins. She was a hotel desk clerk. Surviving are Husband, E. L. "Doc" Tracy of Clanton, AL; 2 Daughters, Helen Chapman of Clanton, AL, Lebra "Mickey" Cleckler of Clanton, AL; Son, Gene Tracy of Clanton, AL; 14 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren; 3 Sisters, Vernice Valentine of Clanton, AL, Elizabeth Partin of Clanton, AL, Violet Padgett of Clanton, AL. She was preceded in death by: Son, Leslie "Sparky" Tracy. Friends will be received from 5-8, Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Martin Chapel.. Services will be held Thursday, January 21, 2010, at 1:00 pm. at Martin Chapel with Rev. Lonnie Plunkett and Rev. William Earl Short officiating. Interment will follow in Martin Memorial Cem., Clanton, AL. Martin Funeral Home directing.