Tracy Davis Keesee, 49, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, after a brave and hard-fought battle with breast cancer. Tracy loved spending time with her son, friends, family and weekends at Myrtle Beach. A native of Roanoke, she was a 1980 graduate of Patrick Henry High School. Tracy enjoyed her career as a sales representative for WYYD Star Country Radio. Her style, sense of humor, generosity and vibrant personality always lit up every room. Tracy is survived by her son, Stuart Burke, who was the pride of her life and whom she loved dearly. Her other surviving family members include her parents, Olin and Alveta Davis, of Roanoke; husband, Neal Keesee, of Roanoke; sister and brother- in-law, Kim and Chris Harmon, of Raleigh, N.C.; nieces, Courtney and Sara Harmon, of Raleigh, N.C.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Tracy will be missed by everyone who had the opportunity to know her. Donations can be made in Tracy's honor to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church in Roanoke at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2011, with Dr. Bryan Smith officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2011, at Oakey's South Chapel. Send condolences to the family online at www.Oakeys.com. Arrangements by
This obituary was originally published in the Roanoke Times.
