Margaret Ann "Peggy" Mack ATR-BC, CPAT

Mack, Margaret Ann "Peggy" ATR-BC, CPAT,

passed away peacefully Friday morning October 9, 2015, ending an extraordinary life. Many hearts are broken.

Peggy was born January 5, 1956 in Pittsburgh PA and grew up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, finally settling down with her family in Louisville.

Peg's mother, Hallie Ellis Mack, preceded her in death in 1986, and also her father, Stanley Mack, in 2008. She is survived by several beloved cousins from both the Mack and Ellis families in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, NE and Florida. Peggy leaves behind many dear friends from all walks of life, whose were touched deeply by her loving spirit.

Peggy attended Ballard High School until her junior year, then graduated in 1973 from Ramapo High School in Franklin Lakes, NJ. She attended UK, graduating with a BA in 1978. She earned a master's degree, Phi Kappa Phi, in 1980 from UL Institute of Expressive Therapies. Peggy was an intelligent, compassionate and caring woman who dedicated her life to helping children and adults as an art therapist. She served the community for over three decades, her career often interrupted by numerous surgeries and complications as a result of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Peggy forged many lasting friendships, and was an inspiration and wise counsel to all. Her insightful wisdom and empathy was valued not only by her therapy clients, but friends as well.

Peggy loved sunshine, animals, nature, art and being outdoors. Her dogs, Luke and Annie, were an important part of her daily life. Peggy volunteered for GRRAND, fostering several senior dogs, and also coordinated an art project for Dream Factory of Louisville, matching 12 critically ill children with 12 artists to create 12 works of art, auctioned for DFL's benefit.

Peggy's beautiful smile could set a room on fire, and her joyous laugh was infectious. She loved sharing her incredible life stories, and spending time with friends discussing topics both serious and silly. Peggy was known affectionately as "the Probe" because she left no stone unturned in order to better know a person. She truly never met a stranger.

Peggy will be greatly missed by an immeasurable number of people.

Her family and close friends request your presence at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road, 40207, Wednesday October 14, 2015, where they will receive visitors and memorialize Peggy's life from 4 to 8pm. Photographs, memories, Peggy stories and quotes are encouraged. Memorial services will be held at Christ Church United Methodist, 4614 Brownsboro Road October 15, 2015 at 10am, followed by a graveside service in Calvary Cemetery. A luncheon will be served at Fellowship Hall at the church immediately following around noon.

Expressions on sympathy may be directed to GRRAND, Golden Retriever Rescue and Needy Dogs, (http://grrand.org/) or Dream Factory. (http://dreamfactoryinc.org/)