14/07/2025
A beautiful memorial service was held on Saturday at Pathhead Church to honour the life of a very special and deeply loved woman, Mrs. Tracey Ann Graham.
The church was full, a testament to how loved she was, with many more people joining via Zoom from their homes, including friends from Spain, where Tracey had lived for the last three years.
On a glorious summer day, with the sun shining brightly, family and friends gathered, dressed in vibrant colours, to celebrate Tracey's life. She was a remarkable woman who touched many hearts and was taken far too soon.
The service was led by Minister Andrew Donald, who delivered a moving and heartfelt eulogy that captured Tracey’s spirit with warmth and sincerity. While there were tears and moments of sadness, there were also smiles and gentle laughter as cherished memories and stories from Tracey’s life were shared.
A touching slideshow followed, featuring beautiful photos from happy moments in Tracey's life, accompanied by the song Dignity by Deacon Blue. As the images played, there were quiet tears, warm smiles, and the soft sound of giggles echoing through the church.
Fraser and Mark then paid tribute to their stepmother, Tracey—though they admitted they didn’t care much for the word “step,” simply feeling grateful to have had another loving parent in their lives. They spoke with genuine love and emotion, their words resonating deeply with everyone present. So much so, that when they finished, Minister Donald broke tradition to suggest a round of applause. Nearly 200 attendees responded with heartfelt clapping, a powerful expression of support and appreciation.
The congregation then joined together in singing the hymn ‘Great is Thy Faithfulness’ in unison, a fitting and moving conclusion to the service.
As guests made their way out, there was the opportunity to make donations to the Maggies Centre and Pathhead Church, and in a true reflection of Tracey’s impact, an incredible £1,205.00 was raised.
Ian and the family would like to extend their sincere thanks to all the relatives and friends who attended the service, and for the outpouring of love shown through messages, cards, flowers, and kind words. Your support has brought them great comfort during this difficult time. Special thanks also to Andrew Donald for his beautiful words and to the Strathearn Hotel for their care and hospitality.
Rest in peace, Tracey. Your work on this earth is done, rest in the hearts and minds who will love you forever.
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