Tracey L. Mandrell Cook

Tracey L. Mandrell Cook, 54, of Centralia passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022. She was born on July 11, 1968, the daughter of Jim and Joyce (Hale) Mandrell in Centralia. 

Survivors include her longtime boyfriend, Ted Fox of Centralia; sons Ty Thompson and fiancée Kandance Myers of Junction City, and Eric Thompson and wife Lisa of Granite City; precious grandchildren Krimsen, Kinzley, Krezny, Korbin, Kersee, Makenzi, Kendin, and Kiersten; brother Raymond Mandrell of Woodlawn; sisters Rose Clark and husband Les of Centralia, and Debbie Harrison of Centralia; and a host of special nieces and nephews.

Tracey was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister Melinda Neff.

Tracey had one of those smiles that could light up a room and make everyone feel at ease. She had a giving heart and a generous spirit, who would do anything she could for someone in need. Tracey loved to care for others and made sure no one went away from her kitchen hungry. She took her role of aunt seriously and was grateful to play a part to help raise her nieces and nephews. Tracey found pure joy in the time spent with her amazing grandchildren, making sure to spoil them whenever she could. Tracey was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt and her beautiful spirit will never be forgotten. 

A celebration of life service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at the Irvin Macz funeral Home in Centralia with Pastor Steve Upchurch officiating. Friends and relatives are welcome to offer condolences to the family from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the funeral home in Centralia. Memorials may be made in Tracey’s honor to the Family’s Wishes. Online condolences and memories of Tracey may be shared with the family by visiting www.maczfuneralhomes.com and/or on the funeral  home’s Facebook page.

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