Biography: Patti Lynn Tracy passed away December 27,2021.  She was born in Granite City, Illinois on April 28, 1955 to John and Mary Nolen.  She was a devout Christian who accepted Jesus as her Savior at a young age.  She was an active member of numerous churches throughout her life, but most recently a member of Trinity Assembly of God in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Patti attended Granite City South High School where she formed life-long friendships. 
 
Patti was wed to David L. Messick both of Granite City from 1971-1974, and from this marriage one child was born, Michelle Renee Messick-Pryor.  Patti was married to Michael Andrew Pryor Sr. on February 21, 1975 until Michael A. Pryor Sr. passed away on March 22, 1991.  From this marriage two children were born, Michael Andrew Pryor Jr. and Malia Anne Williams (Pryor).  Patti later found her life companion in Tommy Dean Tracy and they were married on October 25, 1991 in Granite City, Illinois and remained in love till Patti passed on December 27, 2021.
 
Patti was an adventurous child who loved to play practical jokes on anyone she thought was easy prey.  She enjoyed craft fairs, rendezvous and singing karaoke especially Patsy Cline. Additionally, she and Tommy spent countless hours over the years at Woodland Lakes fishing where she would catch hundreds of bluegill.  She enjoyed spoiling all 11 of her grandchildren and her 6 great children.  Her adventurous side never faded and continued until she went to meet the Lord. 
 
Patti was preceded in death by her late husband Michael A. Pryor Sr, her father John P. Nolen, her mother Mary J. Nolen, two sisters Carrie J. Miles and Jonna L. Campbell.
She is survived by her loving husband Tommy D. Tracy of Little Rock, Arkansas, three children, Michelle Sebacher and husband Loran of Warrenton, Missouri, Michael Pryor and wife Jennifer of Cuba, Missouri and Malia Williams and husband Jesse of Little Rock, Arkansas. One sister, Cammy S. Meyer and husband Kent of Sioux City, Iowa. Eleven grandchildren, Six great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
 
A celebration of Patti’s life will be held at Eaton Funeral Home (347 N. Clark Street, Sullivan, MO 63080) on Thursday, January 6, 2022, from 11AM-1PM. Cremation services are entrusted RuebelFuneralHome.com in Little Rock, AR.