Tracey Lynn (McDonald) Drake, a resident of Clayton, Alabama, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama. She was 63 years old.
The family will hold memorial services at a later date.
Tracey was born on October 15, 1962, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late John Bernie and Doris Beverly (Wagner) McDonald. For 25 years, Tracey worked in the insurance business, for Florida No Fault, which later became Direct General. She was known as the Insurance Boss. She loved animals, especially Great Danes and Horses. Tracey was the life of the party and never met a stranger. To many children, that she loved so dearly and took care of, she was known as Momma Tay-Tay.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Amanda Permenter (Christian); brother, John McDonald (Michelle); three sisters, Beverly McDonald, Leslie Long (Joe), and Joan Floyd (Jeff); two grandchildren, Christian Permenter, Jr. and Camron Permenter; one great-grandchild, Christian Permenter, III.
Glover Funeral Home of Clayton was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 775-3403. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
