Tracy Kirchner Blake

Tracy Kirchner Blake, age 62 of Knoxville, passed away August 9,2023. She was born in Bowling Green, Ohio. She grew up and graduated High School in North Baltimore, Ohio and lived most of her life in Maryville, TN. She graduated from Cosmetology School. She was a loving mother, family meant everything to her. She had a strong faith in God. She wrote “Love doesn’t die, people do. So, when all that is left of me is love, give me away. I will see you at home in Heaven.” We will miss her smile and humor. She is preceded in death by her father, Donald E. Kirchner; brother, Don Kirchner, Jr.; grandparents, George and Marcille Baney and Joseph and Matilda Kirchner; special nephew, Grant Durst.

She is survived by her mother, Wanda Kirchner; sisters, Deb Field and husband Steve, Jennifer Emahiser and husband, Allen; children, Brittney Chipps, Rio Boring, Dakota Blake, Seth Blake; grandchildren, Dominic Hernandez, Kaden Vess, Ethan Blake; several nieces and nephews; and others that held a special place in her heart.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.