Tracey Lee (Elliott) Bates

Tracey Lee Elliott Bates, age 54, Jonesborough, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at her home, while she was surrounded by her family. She is a daughter of Jill Lee and the late Jimmy Richard Elliott.

Tracey was a native of Sarasota, FL but had lived most of her life in Jonesborough. She was previously employed as a Pharmacy Tech. Tracey loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Tracey leaves behind to cherish her memories, her mother, Jill Lee; her ex-husband and best friend, Charlie Bates; her children: Brooklynn Bates (Spencer), Tricia Evans (Robert), Renee Arnold (Matt), Kristy Spangler (Randy), Shawn Bates (Ashley); fourteen grandchildren; two brothers: Jimmy (Mary Ann) Elliott, Tommy (Vicki) Elliott; two sisters: Kim (Tommy) Dawes, Debbie (Bob) Gentile; one uncle, Gene (Sherry) Elliott and family; close friend, Heather Bates and family. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in the Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 6:00 PM with Chaplain Karl Gasser officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Graveside committal service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at McInturff Cemetery, Rock Creek Community, Erwin. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:30 AM Wednesday to go in procession.

Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the Bates family at www.ledfordfuneralhomes.com 

Unicoi Funeral Home, 4428 Unicoi Drive, Unicoi, is privileged to serve the Bates family.  (423) 743-1380.

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