Mrs. Tracey Yvonne White was born on November 26, 1970 in Madison County, Tennessee to the
parents of the late Mary Helen Harden and Delbert Watson. On September 13, 2022 she went home to be with the Lord.
She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age and united with the London Branch Baptist Church
She moved to Tupelo, Mississippi in 2001 and resided there until death. Her passion was cooking, catering and fishing. She was the owner and operator of Beautiful Beginnings Decoration and Catering Service. Her “Red Velvet Cake” was outstanding
Tracey was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and a natural caregiver. A friend to whomever she
came in contact with. Her doors were always open as she fed many in the community. Many times
putting the needs of others before her own. When she entered the room she instantly became the life
of the party. Tracey had an unmatched and undeniable love for her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Mary Helen Harden and Delbert Watson, and her grandparents: Curtis and Millard Harden of Jackson, Tennessee.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband: Alonzo White; two children: Luzon Rivers Jr. and
Lafreedia Symone Rivers; four grandchildren: Caleb Polk, LaHonestee Rivers, Luton Rivers and Messia
Shaw; one sister, Cynthia Shaw of Jackson, Tennessee; two brothers: Darryl (Ann) Watson of Minneapolis,
Minnesota and Kevin Watson of Waynesbille, Missouri; her cousins raised as siblings: Shana (Eric) Jackson, Gwen Chatman, Tonya Chatman of Jackson, Tennessee, and Tarus (Haley) Chatman of San Diego, California. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relative and friends. A special friend Ruth Lowery.
