Tracy R. Brewer

Tracy Renee Brewer was born on December 28, 1965, in Saint Louis, Missouri, and from the very beginning, she carried a spirit of strength, grace, and love that touched everyone she encountered. Stylish and always put together, Tracy took pride in how she presented herself, living by her Aunt Maggie’s saying, “When you look good, you feel good.” She believed it wholeheartedly and made sure her appearance reflected her confidence, her values, and the joy she carried within. As a teenager, she moved to Bloomington, Illinois, where she began building the life that would define her legacy. There, she formed lifelong relationships, pursued her education, and laid the foundation for a family rooted in love and resilience. Tracy lived a life grounded in faith, family, purpose, and joy. She was the heart of the family, the steady presence everyone leaned on, the foundation, the example, and the love that anchored them all.

That same sense of purpose carried into Tracy’s deep belief in education and lifelong growth. She began her academic journey at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where she earned an Associate’s Degree in Business. She later graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, specializing in Computer and Information Systems.

Professionally, Tracy dedicated over 30 years to Corporate America, spending the bulk of her career with State Farm. During her tenure, she built a reputation for excellence, integrity, and results. Her experience spanned Human Resources, Systems, and Agency Recruiting, where she also served as an Agency Career Specialist. Tracy made a bold and intentional decision to redefine success on her own terms and became a travel agent. After decades of dedication, she embraced life fully and confidently declared, “Now it’s time to LIVE.”

At the center of Tracy’s life was her role as a mother. She was a devoted and loving parent to her four children, Ra’Shawn, Deonta, Shaniqa, and Jabari. Her children were her greatest pride and deepest joy. That love expanded even further when she became a loud and proud Nana. She absolutely cherished her grandchildren, Trae’Von Walls, DeShawn Walls, Khayden Hubbard, and Khaleese Hubbard, and took immense pride in every milestone, smile, and moment they shared. Being their Nana was one of her greatest joys.

Guided by her faith, Tracy understood the importance of following God’s path, even when the journey felt uncertain. She lived her faith with wisdom, humility, and quiet strength, and that faith shaped the way she embraced life. Tracy loved life and lived it intentionally. She treasured time with family, including monthly game nights, cabin trips, karaoke, cruising, and quiet moments of togetherness. If you saw Tracy, her camera was never far behind. She recorded family moments, captured candid laughter, and preserved memories long before others realized how precious those moments truly were. She understood the value of each moment before the rest of us did.

Tracy found joy in the simple pleasures that brought her peace. She loved the water and the calm it gave her, with cruising serving as her happy place. The casino was her playground, and roulette was always her game. She treasured girls’ nights with friends, attending concerts, and often relaxed at home watching old-school favorites like The Five Heartbeats, Cooley High, and The Wiz. Cuddling up to watch movies with her kids brought her comfort and joy.

Throughout every season of her life, Tracy did not allow challenges or difficult news to keep her down. She persevered with quiet strength, fought her battles privately, and carried herself with grace. She was the embodiment of resilience and often never looked like what she was going through.

Tracy was the person who always showed up for others, offering her time, love, and presence without hesitation. In her final days, that same love was returned to her. After a courageous journey, Tracy transitioned on January 11, 2026, surrounded by love and supported by those she had always shown up for.

Her legacy lives on through her mother, children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, and countless cousins who were more like siblings, as well as all who were blessed to know her. Though she is no longer with us physically, her spirit remains, guiding, comforting, and inspiring. She will be deeply missed, eternally cherished, and forever loved.

Tracy leaves behind her loving mother, Lillie Sullivan; her children, Ra’Shawn, Deonta, Shaniqa (Bobby), and Jabari; and her siblings, Angela Brewer, Willie Brewer (Kim Hall), Antonio Sullivan, Mario Sullivan, Marvin (Marilyn) Sullivan, Sharon Sullivan, Lawrence Sullivan, Mary Ann Sullivan, Ernestine Chris Jackson, Wanda Moorehead, Bryan (Joycelynne) Stodghill, Catina (Darren) Cook, Victoria Neealy, and Robert Moorehead.

She is also survived by a plethora of nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly and held close to her heart: LeVonne (Jamie) Verges, Demetry (Joi) Herron, Angelo Herron, Delansay Herron, Giovanni Sullivan, Neveah Brewer, DaJa Sullivan, Daykwan Sullivan, Ainge (Florentino) Pegues, Luther Moorehead, Khalia Moorehead, Shemaiah Moorehead, Jhemaiah Moorehead, Darius Cook, Derron Cook, Henry Neealy, Nicholas Neealy, Donisha (D’Shawn) Blount, Denzel Moorehead, Brianna Stodghill, Brielle Stodghill, Marvin Sullivan, Lauren Sullivan, William Sullivan, Devon (Ashley) Walls, Ashley Walls, Adrian Walls, Angela (Dallas) Roberts, Cory Jackson, Allan Austin, Telia Sanders, LaSheena Jackson, LaKea Jackson, Shadea Jackson, Christina Childs, Cherie Findley.

Tracy was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mary A. Brewer and Leroy Brewer; her father, Luther Moorehead, Sr.; her stepfather, Clarence “RoJack” Sullivan; her brothers, Luther Moorehead, Jr. and Shemaiah Moorehead; and her stepbrother, Clarence “CJ” Jackson.

Her memorial will be at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington, IL on January 31st, 2026 at 10am. The repast will follow directly after.