Tracy M. Smith's Obituary
Tracy M. Smith, 60 of Fayetteville, AR passed away Wednesday, September 11,2024 surrounded by her family and friends under the care of Circle of Life Hospice. She was born December 26,1963 in Fayetteville, AR to Norman and Katherine (Glenn) Burnett.
She was a graduate of Fayetteville High School and graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Education and began her teaching career at St. Paul School. She then became co-owner of Gabbard Paint in Fayetteville. Later she returned to teaching at Boston Mountain ALE, and teaching science at West Fork High School.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Katherine Glenn Baker.
She is survived by her husband, John Smith, one daughter, Jessica Smith of Fayetteville, AR, one son, Griffith Smith (Cerine) of West Fork, AR, father; Norman E. Burnett of Elkins, AR, one sister, Tina Janini (Charles) of Fayetteville, AR, one brother Travis Burnett of Fayetteville, AR, and two grandchildren, Troubador and Tanyon.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Thursday September 19th in the Chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
Memorial contributions can be made to Fayetteville Public Library https://www.faylib.org/donate.
A 5K in Tracy’s honor will be held on April 27, 2025 at Mt. Keesler Park
To sign the online guest book please visit www.bernafuneralhomes.com
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