Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA

Obituary For Tracey Renae Cheatham

Tracey Renae Cheatham departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at her home in Martinsville, VA. She was born July 10, 1991 in Petersburg Virginia to Gwendolyn Starkie and the late Arthur (June Bug) Cheatham, Jr. In addition she was preceded by her fraternal grandparents, Arthur Cheatham Sr. and Carrie Cheatham; maternal grandfather, William Starkie.

She was a 2009 Graduate of Martinsville High School. She attended ECPI in Greensboro, N.C. and also Patrick Henry Community College and she received her CNA license, Med license and Phlebotomist. Her Christian upbringing was rooted in Baptist denomination. She was baptized at a early age at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, VA, where she was a active member singing in the choir and also a praise dancer. She later moved to Martinsville where she was a member at High Ridge Baptist Church under the care of Pastor Ray T. Arrington. Tracey had the most radiant smile, she would always make you feel special. She enjoyed watching the "Golden Girls", and she was a Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was a devoted mother.

Tracey leaves to cherish fond memories: a loving son, Markuarias Uzziah Lampkins; a loving daughter, Imani Reign Simmons ; a loving and devoted mother, Gwendolyn Cheatham King and devoted father, Phillip Michael King all of the home; God mother, Shirley Simms of Petersburg, VA; God father, Leo and Patricia Thompson of Bluefield, West, VA; one brother, Jamie Wimbush of Martinsville, VA; a sister, Ayana King of Portsmouth, VA; grandmother, Bessie Starkie; aunt, Carolyn Merritt of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; one uncle, William Hairston of Stoneville, N.C.; eight aunts, one great aunt, Hortensia Washington; ten uncles and a host of cousins and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Noon at the The C.R.V. Hairston Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral with Minister Keshawn Niblett, Presiding. A public viewing will be held on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. at The C.R.V. Hairston Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home. All other times, the family will receive friends at the residence, 809 Indian Trail.

All services will be held with the COVID19 guidelines for facial coverings and social distancing.

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Guest Book

Condolences to the family! Rest in Heaven Tracey! I'm glad I had a chance to experience your affection God bless and shine bright.

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I love u tracey

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I love u tracey be b e

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I love u tracey bb

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She was a great person, inside and out, very loving and caring tru soldier gone, she will forever be missed!!!!!!!!!!!! Alisha Vaughn

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My Bestfriend my homie my everything my sister i will forever miss u me and your neice and newphew i know you watching me right now sayin i love love Brittany nicole kaough I Love u baby girl We BAlling forever u know our saying

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I would like to send my condolences to Mrs Gwen and family on the loss of your beloved daughter. I remember singing with her as a teenager at mount olive in Virginia Beach. She was the life of the choir that's for sure. She was always brought up in church and now is back with our Lord and saviour. I pray that you may find peace that passes all understanding, one day at a time. Take Care Sincerely Lakeysha Hines.

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To the Starkie & Cheatam family, we offer our prayers and deepest condolences. May God keep her mother, father, children and her extended family covered in his grace and tender mercy. Sincerely, Abram Brim & Family

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My first time meeting her was my last time seeing her. We meet at a family gathering and I know from her smile that she was a beautiful soul inside and out. My heart and prayers for my family. I love you all

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Love and Prayers to you Gwen, Phillip and your family. Alisa

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From Gail Stickney & the Batty Children. Our hearts are sadden due to the passing of Tracy. We love you Gwen we are praying for you today.

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Mrs Hortensia,Shelby,Coletha and Family... We send our sincerest condolences and prayers to you at this very sad and difficult time. Prayers of comfort and strength. May God bless you.~~~Crystal Lloyd and Family

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My sincere condolebnces to you Gwen and Uncle Phillip at this....time. sending Love and Hugs from the Shaw family.

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Love Always, Kisha Dillard and Family

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Love always:Kisha Dillard James and Family

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Gwen, Words can not Express have sadden I was to hear about Tracey's passing. I feel your pain and I'm praying for you, Phillip, the babies and the Entire Cheatham, Starkie and King Families. I Love y'all! "Earth has no Sorrow that Heaven can not heal. RIP Tracey

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Condolences to the entire family in the loss of your beautiful Tracey. Lifting you all in steadfast prayer as you adjust to life without her radiant smile. Sylvia Holland, Columbus, Ohio

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Sending love and prayers to the family of Tracey. Her bubbly spirit will be missed by many. -Kendra Reid

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We are Sorry for your loss extending condolences to the family and praying God will comfort during this difficult time. The Life Society, Hazel W Spencer, President

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Sorry for your loss extending condolences to the family and praying God will comfort during this difficult time.

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May God's love and grace strengthen you all, keep you all, and give you all peace that passes all understanding. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rudy and Sonji

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Tracey was such a wonderful Mother and you could see the love she shared with them. Prayers for the family. Love, John and Tammy Surratt

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My condolences to the family. You and your family are in my prayers. Denise Rogers

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Tracey held a special place in my heart. I loved her smile that she always wore. She gave me a blessing her daughter "Imani" my granddaughter that I'll always cherish as I did her. My prayers are with you Gwen, Phillip, Zi, Imani and the rest of the family. An angel has went home

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love you and i will miss you dearly Tracey! deepest condolences. sydney patterson and family

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We're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to heal and bless your family. Ron & Tina

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My Condolences @ Prayers to the Family. Ann Solomon

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I'm so loss for words. My heart goes out to the family. Tracey always had the greatest smile and full of joy. Rest easy and in peace love.

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Tracey holds a special place in my heart ,she was extremely beautiful inside and out and I will miss you dearly! Prayers for the entire family.

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Catherine Waters MT Olive Baptist Church

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Condolences to Gwen, her children and the family. May God place his loving arms around you all and give you comfort during this time. I love her she was so sweet and did not give me a hard time for when we had Praise Dance rehearsals and presentations. She will be missed.

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Mrs. Bessie, Hortensia and the entire Cheatham family,you have our deepest sympathy. Love, Peter and Willie Mae Harris

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Praying for you and your family.If there is anything that Al and I can do please don't hesitate to ask. Barbara and Alfonso Wade

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Heart felt prayers to the entire Cheatum/Starkie/King Family. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Love from Billy and Sandra Hairston.

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Bea & Tee

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We loved her, but God loved her more, Our heartfelt condolences to Gwen , Ms. Bessie and family. May God shower you with blessings, and strength.k

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She was always someone to talk to she always had a smile on her face Rest In Peace Tracy I will miss you

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A beautiful soul gone to soon!!! My sincere prayers and condolences to the family!!!

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Clementine Waller

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I'm so saddened by the news that I heard about Tracey's passing. My heart goes out to Gwen, Bessie, their families, and, of course, the children. May God bless you all.

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Gwen, Bessie, her children and all Tracey's family, I am so so sorry. May God give you the strength to carry on. My Deepest Condolences. Patricia Guerra and Family

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Our Condolences with Love and Prayers A Beautiful Angel received Her Wings. Bobby and Mary Stockton

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Our Condolences to The Family, we are Praying, God To Give Strength to All, A Beautiful Angel we Shall miss her Dearly

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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