- June 25, 2026
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Tracy Elizabeth (Toole) Jones, a longtime journalist, wife and mother of three, died June 12 in Savannah, Ga. She was 44.
A native of Windermere, Florida, Tracy is a graduate of West Orange High School and the University of Florida, where she first met her husband, Mark Jones. They moved together to New York City, where she worked as a writer at "W Magazine" in New York City for several years before returning to Florida. They started their family in Jacksonville, where she worked as a journalist at the "Florida Times-Union." Tracy excelled at both feature stories and accountability-driven investigative stories, led by her insatiable curiosity and deep empathy. In recent years, the family lived on Anastasia Island and St. Augustine Beach, where Tracy was deeply proud to watch her children — Ella, Lydia, and Declan — grow and thrive.
Tracy was generous and brilliant, loving and dynamic. Her husband and children were at the center of her life, and she loved being a mom, but she also simply enjoyed her family's company. She loved animals, especially alpacas and her cats. She was wickedly funny, a great writer, and a thoughtful and joyful presence in the lives of all who loved her.
In addition to her husband and children, Tracy leaves her parents, Walter and Patty Toole; brother Thomas Toole; parents-in-law Jimmy and Barbara Jones; and beloved nieces, nephews and close friends to cherish her memory.
A private celebration of life will be held on June 27.
In lieu of flowers, Tracy would be delighted if you donated to your favorite animal rescue organization. Some other ways to honor her: Tell a mom she's doing a great job; support your local media outlet; go to the beach; give a snack to an alpaca; find joy in the absurdity of life.
Those desiring may leave messages of sympathy and encouragement by going to her tribute page at: stjohnsfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/tracy-jones-14/#!/TributeWall.
Arrangements are under the care of St. Johns Family Funeral Home, St. Augustine.
