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VERA M. MACKEY
On Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Loving and devoted wife of Joseph A. Mackey; beloved mother of Joseph A. Mackey III; sister of Verna Lewis, Naomi Lewis Bibines, Robin Sommerville, Thomas Lewis Jr., George Lewis and Craig Lewis. She is also survived by grandchildren, Marc Dacenay and Marquie Dacenay; and a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Mackey will lie in state at the New Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 710 58th St, NE on Wednesday, August 9 from 10 a.m. until funeral services at 12 noon Rev. Dr. Kecia A. Hill officiating. Interment Private. Services by Stewart
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Laura Stewart-Green
August 7, 2017
My sincere condolences and sympathies to the family of Vera. Vera was a pleasant and kind person to work with and an even more pleasant person to know. Rest in Heaven-Vera-Heaven has gained an Angel.
Annie Harper
August 7, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 7, 2017
Everything your loved one was...kind, honest, caring, wise, thoughtful, loving..lives on in the hearts of friends and family who will never forget. So sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort sustain you during your grieving process.
August 7, 2017
My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM
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