Vivian Tracy McClain affectionately known as "Tracy" to all her friends and family departed this life on July 3, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her mother Annie Thompson and brothers Aaron and Charles Thompson. Tracy was born in Douglas, Arizona on April 5, 1966.

Tracy was raised by Joyce and the late Raymond Best of Sierra Vista, Arizona until she married her husband James Allen McClain on July 12, 1985. She has four loving siblings, LaKeisha, Jeremy, Damian and Shawn from the Best family. Tracy grew up with several siblings that she cherished. Within the Thompson Family, Tracy had five siblings, Aaron, Charles, Carol, Lynette and Elliot.

Tracy worked as a nurse after graduating from T.C William School of Nursing in May of 1991. She was an incredible nurse and dedicated her career to caring for everyone around her. She spent the last 17 years of her career working as an MDS Coordinator for Carriage Hill Health and Rehab Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Tracy was known most for her love of cooking and for food. She expressed her love for those around her through her cooking. She was also known by her family as "Betty" for her ability to make the best pound cake.

Tracy was most proud of her family. She was a wonderful wife, devoted mother and the best Nana to her four grandchildren Gissel, Jeremiah, Alex and Eliana. To her, the "grandbabies", as she affectionately called them, "the best medicine in the world". She dedicated her life to her family and grandchildren. Tracy loved to spend time with her family, including her sisters and cousins. Fond memories of Tracy will live on forever in the hearts of her family.

Tracy is survived by her husband of 40 years, James Allen McClain; two children, Danielle Dawson (Rico) and James L. McClain; her four grandchildren, Gissel, Jeremiah, Alex and Eliana; mother, Joyce Best; sisters, Lynette Armstrong (Michael) of Virginia, Carol Shoeneman (Bob) of Ohio, and LaKeisha Montanez; brothers, Elliot Thompson (Rita), Jeremy Best ( Lisa), Damien Best ( Ana) and Shawn Best (Jessica); she also leaves to cherish a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A viewing will be held at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home, on Friday, July 18, 2025. The interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 3702 Loren Drive, Fredericksburg, VA, 22408, at 2:00 PM.