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Dr. Tracey Jean Jackson DNP, EdD, PMHNP, 65, formerly of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 10, 2026, passing unexpectedly at her home in Holly Springs, N.C., after an extended illness. Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of Patricia Jean (Brackbill) and the late Robert (Bobby) Jackson.
Tracey graduated from Altoona Area High School and Saint Francis College, where she was president of the first nursing class. A dedicated lifelong scholar, she earned doctorates in education and nurse practice, published multiple works and received The Daisy Award. She taught at York College, Chamberlain University and Capella University. Her distinguished medical career included serving with Geisinger Life Flight, traveling nursing, global vaccine administration and processing Afghanistan refugees. She was most recently a Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Premise Health.
Outside of work, she loved gardening, her award-winning Florida butterfly garden and her dogs, GinSter and Kevin.
Surviving are her mother, Patricia "Patti" Jackson; sisters, Robin (Alan) Hohman and Karen Jackson; nieces and nephews: Paisley, Baily (Abby) and Felicity; and her beloved dogs.
A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Faith Church, Lancaster.