Tracy Eileen White, of Bokoshe, Oklahoma, passed away at home on December 4, 2025, at the age of 63. She was born on May 21, 1962, in Norwalk, California, to Leo and Elaine (Valkenaar) Sears. She grew up in Poteau, Oklahoma, for most of her life, graduating from Poteau High School.
Tracy had many jobs throughout her life, working at Whirlpool before becoming a CNA and CMA for many years. Later in life, she became disabled, unable to care for those in need. Her favorite color was pink, and she loved Elvis Presley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Elaine Sears, her sister, Deborah Mills and her brother, David Sears.
Tracy is survived by her daughter, Savannah Schwendiman; five brothers, Andrew Sears, Timothy Sears, Leo Sears, Jr, Paul Sears and Peter Sears; one sister, April Sears; one sister-in-law Leann Sisco. Tracy is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins along with many other loved ones and friends who will forever treasure her memory.
The Celebration of Life Services for Tracy will be held later by family with burial in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, Oklahoma.
Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com
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The Family of Tracy has entrusted her arrangements to Holt Funeral and Cremation, 522 Dewey Ave Poteau, OK 74953, (918) 721-0026. Poteau’s Only 100% Locally Owned and Family Operated Funeral Home – Our Family, Loving Your Family Through
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