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Helen Mackley Obituary
Born February 26, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Calvin & Ruth H. nee Holdcraft Mackley.
In addition to her parents Helen is predeceased by a brother James H. Mackley, sister Naomi E Green, brother-in-law Mervin L. Green, and sister-in-law Julie Magaha Mackley.
Helen graduated from Thurmont High School in 1944; and attended the Hagerstown Business School. Upon graduation she was hired by the Thurmont Bank, and retired from Bank of America after 38 years of employment.
She was a lifelong member of Trinity United Church of Christ, where she was a choir member, pianist, organist, and choir director. She played the pipe organ for 20 years. Helen loved her family, church, and her country.
She is survived by her brother James L. Mackley, sister Martha R. Mackley, sister-in-law Dorothy Mackley, nephews and nieces Todd D. Mackley, David A. Mackley (Kelly), Amy L. Donahue (Andrew), Ruth Broome (Brian), Rev. Charles M. Mackley (Melissa), Sarah K Tokar (Anthony), great nephews and nieces Breanna N. Mackley, Kylie A. Mackley, James D. Mackley, Raiden C. Donahue, Gannon F. Donahue, Sarah R. Tokar, Meghan P. Tokar, Ryan Tokar (Lindsay), Emily Broome, Matthew Broome, Elizabeth Mackley, Christopher Mackley, and great-great nephew Ethan Tokar.
A celebration of Helen's life will be held on Saturday August 18, 2018 at Trinity United Church of Christ; 101 E. Main St. Thurmont, MD 21788 with Reverend Charles Mackley & Pastor Sean DeLawder officiating . Family will receive friends beginning at 10 AM until the start of services at 11 AM. Inurnment will follow in the Blue Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Trinity United Church of Christ, 101 E. Main St. Thurmont, MD 21788.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Black's Funeral Home of Thurmont, online condolences at www.blacksfuneralhomes.com
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August 15, 2018
To the family of Helen Mackley I would like to express my condolences to you and may you receive the comfort that God can give as He put his right hand out to you Isa.41:10.13
Lori Coren
August 7, 2018
Such a lovely, peaceful soul. So sorry to hear of her passing. Many fond memories of her from my time at Trinity UCC
JANET LEWIS
August 7, 2018
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF HELEN;S PASSING. WORKED WITH HER AT THE BANK FOR MANY YEARS. A SWEET LADY.
GOD BLESS
JANET LEWIS
Waye Wastler
August 7, 2018
To the Mackley Family, was sorry to hear of Helen's passing, she was a fine lady and neighbor. God Bless. Wayne & Carolyn Wastler
August 6, 2018
I will miss the comforting thought of Helen still living on Walnut Street, where we both grew up. The Mackleys were wonderful neighbors to have. Dot Tresselt Victor
John Holdcraft
August 6, 2018
Hearing of the death of Helen Mackley brings back some fond memories of when we did get together on special occasions, like Family Reunions, Weddding0s and of course, deaths. She will be remembered.
Charlene Kalb
August 6, 2018
I am so sorry to learn of Helen's passing. She was greatly love by many family and friends. The family reunion will not be the same with out her.
Karen Butler
August 6, 2018
I am saddened to hear of Helen's passing. I enjoyed her company immensely. She will be missed.
Larry & Donna Eby
August 5, 2018
A friend for as long as I can remember. A wonderful lady in every sense of the word. Heaven is brighter with her presence. Bet she is counting God's pennies. May Gods peace and comfort be with all.
Rosie Andrew
August 5, 2018
So sorry to hear I will truly miss this lady we share a lot of great talks and good times I truly love this lady and the times we share love ,Rosie
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