Tracy Lee Finley

Tracy Lee Minor Finley, 97, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Colonial Vista Care Center in Wenatchee. She was born in November 13, 1917 in Agnos, Arkansas to Mordy and Annie (Estes) Duke. She was the oldest of nine children and spent her early life on the farm. Although times were hard she always thought of this as a happy time with all her family. In 1933 she met Clarence L. Minor while picking cotton for the Minor family. They married September 2, 1934 in Ash Flat, Arkansas. On August 10, 1935 a daughter, Hazel Yvonne Minor was born. They had bought a 100 acre farm but times were hard and money was scarce. Newspapers were advertising for workers needed in Arizona and California so in September of 1936 they left Arkansas for Phoenix, Arizona and stayed there two years. On February 14, 1937, William Edward (Ed) Minor was born. In 1938 they moved to Wenatchee, Washington. In 1947 they purchased a ten acre apple orchard in the Sunnyslope area and stayed there almost twenty years. On April 7, 1953, a son, Clarence Michael (Mike) Minor was born. In 1966 they sold the ranch, moved to town and found other employment. Clarence died in July of 1976. She married Ewell Finley in 1977 Ewell died in 1986. In 1991 she moved to Moses Lake, Washington and moved back to Wenatchee in 1999. Tracy was a homemaker plus working in fruit sheds and other places of employment. She was known as a good cook and loved entertaining family and friends. She enjoyed her garden, plus he also had a very close bond to all her siblings. Tracy was very strong in her christian faith. She is a member of Eastmont Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by Husband Clarence Minor and Ewell Finley; Dad and mom, Mordy and Annie Duke; Brothers, L.D. Duke and Clifton Duke, Sister, Mardele Rapp, and great grandson Adan Metcalf. She is survived by her children Hazel Yvonne Yancey (Ken), William Edward “Ed” Minor (Nancy), Clarence Michael “Mike” Minor, grandchildren; Kim and Keith Metcalf, Kelly and Cathy Minor, Karin and Garry Fowler, David and Joan Yancey, Kathryn and Gary Carpenter, Douglas and Theresa Yancey, 15 great grandchildren, 17 great great grandchildren and special friends Roberta Moody, Spike and Theda Mitchell. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M on Saturday, June 6, at Jones & Jones-Betts Memorial Chapel. Private Family Burial will be held at Wenatchee City Cemetery. Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guest book at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements are by Jones & Jones-Betts Funeral Home

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Tracy Lee Finley

November 13, 1917 - May 29, 2015