Tracy Lee Keeney Blair

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Tracy Lee Keeney Blair, a woman who lived life on her own terms and made sure everyone around her knew it. Tracy passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, laughter, and countless unforgettable moments that will be cherished forever.

The youngest daughter of Idabel Boyd Keeney and Herbert Lee Denver Keeney (both deceased), Tracy was part of a spirited and loving family. She is reunited with her brother, Darrell William "Jake" Keeney; her sister, June Janouskovec; her brother-in-law, William Janouskovec; and her brother-in-law, James Bethel in the great beyond.

Tracy is survived by her biological mother, Portia Jaminson; stepfather, Ronnie Jaminson; sister, Sara Joan Bethel; her husband, James Dale Blair; daughter Fallon Baker; son-in-law Austin Baker; stepdaughter Shelley Young; and an adored group of grandchildren: Thomas, Emilia, Idabel, Kelli, Shane, William Jr., Angel, and Betty Jo. Tracy's love for her grandbabies was immeasurable, and their hearts will forever hold her deep affection.

A free spirit and a fiery, hard-working woman, Tracy never backed down from a challenge. As her son-in-law often said, “She had a big heart and a hard head.” When she believed in something, she stood by it unwaveringly—and that stubbornness was part of her charm. Fiercely protective of her family, Tracy was a Dragon Guardian to those lucky enough to be in her inner circle.

Tracy found joy in life's simple pleasures. She savored a good meal at the Cheyenne Saloon (because honestly, who doesn’t love great wings?), cherished moments with family and friends at Crossroads, enjoyed bingo with her friends, and was an avid fan of shows like *The Voice*, *America's Got Talent*, and *American Idol*—especially when her daughter Fallon auditioned. Tracy also had an enduring love for soap operas, and don’t even think about changing the family Christmas traditions—her “plans” were sacred.

Tracy’s greatest happiness came from riding motorcycles. Despite health challenges that kept her from owning one for long, those moments of freedom with the wind in her hair and the open road ahead remained some of her most treasured. In true Tracy fashion, she would have jumped back on if she could.

Though Tracy only had one biological child, she claimed a million. Fallon’s friends were always welcome, with house rules like “As long as you don’t burn the house down” and “If you drink, I get your keys.”

One of Fallon’s fondest memories was a recent trip to New Orleans with her mom, where Tracy met her online friends for the first time and relished the chance to reminisce about the “good old days” of living and working there.

Tracy's intuition was as sharp as ever, and those who knew her well understood that her advice was rarely wrong—even if Fallon didn’t always listen.

Tracy’s favorite beverage was sweet tea, and her snack of choice was chips and French onion dip—only Dean’s, of course. Her cabbage rolls were legendary (though Fallon might disagree). Even when life threw her curveballs, Tracy’s love for her family and her indomitable spirit always shone through.

Though health may have slowed her down, Tracy was never far from her loved ones, always ready with advice, support, and just the right amount of sass when needed. Her memory will live on in the stories we continue to tell—of her big heart, her stubborn streak, and her relentless determination to live life her way.

A celebration of Tracy's life will be held at her daughter Fallon's home in late January or early February. Details will be posted on Tracy’s Facebook. We will gather to share stories, laughter, and everything that made her unforgettable.

Rest in peace, Tracy. You may be gone, but you’ll always have a seat at the table—and no one will ever forget your wings and your cabbage rolls.