ROCHELLE — Tracy Louise McBee, 47, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at PA. Peterson in Rockford, Illinois. Tracy was born on Aug. 7, 1977 the daughter of James and Velda (Simmons) McBee in Rochelle, Illinois.  

Tracy was loved very much by everybody. She was a great babysitter to all the kids she cared for. She even took care of many sick adults. She had a heart of gold.

Tracy is survived by three siblings: Tina (Kevin) Paxtom, Seresa (Brandt) Zies and James McBee and his partner Pammy Nailor and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Janes and Velda McBee; her grandparents, and many aunts and uncles and the love of her life, David Newman.