Ms. Tracye E. (Johnson) Smith

Obituary Tracye Erin Smith, 51, passed away on August 19, 2021 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on May 29, 1970 in Kansas City, Missouri to George and Joyce (Jackson) Johnson. Tracye grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, graduating from Archbishop O’Hara High School in 1988. After high school, Tracye attended college at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Missouri where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and later obtained her Masters of Social Work from the University of Kansas. She was a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Tracye was employed by Center School District, serving as a social worker beginning in 2012. She worked at Center Elementary and most recently at Indian Creek Elementary. She always had a smile on her face and a positive word to share. She offered counsel and caring support, assisted with facilitating the social emotional weekly contacts with parents, worked to combat chronic absenteeism, and collaborated with partners to provide meal baskets and gifts during the holiday season. Tracye was very proud to be recognized with the Support Person of the Year award for the Center School District for the 2021-2022 school year. She previously worked at Swope Parkway Health Center, DeVry University and the Kansas City, Missouri School District. Tracye’s children were her highest priority. She was their greatest cheerleader and was a passionate advocate for their success. Tracye knew no stranger and had the ability to connect with nearly anyone. Her magnetic personality and kind spirit attracted others, who often shared their innermost feelings and sought her out for advice and comfort. Tracye met the love of her life, Heath Porter, over a decade ago, and was excitedly planning their upcoming nuptials. Among other things, they shared a passion for travel and motorcycling. Tracye was a shining light - a loving mother, daughter and sister, who was adored by family, friends and anyone who had the good fortune of knowing her. Tracye is survived by her son, Alexander Smith of Kansas City, Missouri; son Alijah Smith of Kansas City, Missouri; daughter Amari Smith of Kansas City, Missouri; stepdaughter Makaila Gause of Kansas City, Missouri; future stepdaughter Paradise Porter of Blue Springs, Missouri; parents, George and Joyce Johnson, of Kansas City, Missouri; brother, Timothy (Stacey) Johnson, of Charlotte, North Carolina; sister, Therese (Craig) LeBlanc of Phoenix, Arizona; fiancé Heath Porter; her granddaughters Avrielle and Milani; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held Saturday, September 4, 2021, 11:00am at Colonial Presbyterian Church.. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9am-11am at the church. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be left on the online guest book at www.lawrenceajones.com/obituary/mstracye-smith. Live Stream www.mstcsunset.com In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Center Education Foundation Tracye Smith Memorial Fund at: https://centereducationfoundation.networkforgood.com/projects/138075-tracye-smith-memorial-fund To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ms. Tracye E. (Johnson) Smith, please visit our floral store. Read More

Ms. Tracye E. (Johnson) Smith

May 29, 1970 - August 19, 2021