Carol Ann MACKEY

MACKEY, Carol Ann
(nee Wheeler)
Passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on June 15, 2015. Dear wife and best friend of the late Wes "Hoss" Mackey (2014) with whom she celebrated 49 years of marriage. Loved mother of Brent and wife Isabelle Mackey and Tammy and husband Brian Elliott. Treasured Nana of John Michael, Alycia, Joshua, Ashley, Candice and Greg. Nana Mac to Braxton, Alexis, Sierra, and Ethan. Daughter of the late Tom and the late Grace Wheeler. Daughter-in-law of the late Glen and Aurea "Mick" Mackey. Sister of Brenda Chartrand, Darlene Weatherbie, Bucky Wheeler, Doug Wheeler and the late Kimberly Wheeler, Darcy Wheeler and Brent Wheeler (infancy). Sister-in-law of Kenny and wife Louise, late Bob, husband of Barb Mackey, Terry and wife Gloria, Glenda and husband Brian Matheson, and Ross Mackey, Robert and wife Nancy Willis and Susan and husband Bob Fournier. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Carol was a long-time and dedicated member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 201 – Essex. She was actively involved in the Colour Party with the Legion for many years. She was also a big time fan of the Essex 73's. Carol was a woman of many talents who loved to teach others and pass on her creative abilities. From one-stroke painting to pen and ink, floral design, card making and baking, there wasn't much she couldn't do. She was employed at Michael's for 11 years and received many awards and accolades for her custom framework. Special thanks to Amy and David and rest of the team from St. Elizabeth's and Bayshore for their loving care, compassion and patience. Thanks to Dr. Kay, Kim and the staff of Windsor Regional Cancer Centre for their care and support during mom's treatments. Many thanks to Dr. Cargill, Heather MacKenzie and staff of the Hospice of Windsor & Essex County. Cremation has taken place. Visitation Saturday, June 20, 2015 at the
Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd.
(519-776-7378)
128 Talbot St. N.
from 2 p.m. until time of the Legion Service and Life Celebration at 3:30 p.m. Family flowers only please. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation or the Hospice of Windsor. You may send your condolences online at
www.kennedyfh.com
"Dad has you in his arms,
God has you in his keeping."