Mary Katharine Mackey's Obituary
Mary Katharine Mackey, 87, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Kathy was born on June 20th, 1932 in Coleman, Texas, the daughter of Hilton & Velma Greensides. She was a faithful Christian and lived her life in recovery for 47 years. Kathy was an avid traveler and loved to take her kids and grandkids on vacations. She has visited all 50 US States, she especially loved the state of Maine due to the large affordable lobsters and inexpensive antiques. Kathy was a dedicated walker and at one point had walked 2 miles a day for 10+ consecutive years. She enjoyed camping, fishing, collecting rocks, watching the Dallas Mavericks and especially Aggie games where she received a kiss from Bill for every touchdown. Kathy retired from TDCJ where she was a substance abuse counselor and a correctional officer.
Kathy was preceded in by death by her beloved husband Colonel William C Mackey, Jr., her parents and her identical twin sister Frances Willhelm.
She is survived by her sister JoAnn Allen, son John Welch and wife Paula, daughter Cindy Wieghard and husband Mark, daughter Lisa Sloan and husband Bill, 11 grandchildren; Amanda McGinnis and Steve, Stephanie Welch, Johnathan Montgomery and Rachel, Sean McClure and Baby, Brad Sloan and Lindsay, Brandon Sloan and Megan, J.P. Montgomery, Chris Sloan and Anaiah, Jonathon Sloan, and Jackson Sloan. With 11 great grand children; Kassidy, Julie Anna, Matthan, Noah, Garrett, Kiya, Sora, Milo, Jenna, Anthony and many nieces and nephews. Kathy is also survived by her stepchildren Bill Mackey and Lisa, Sheryl Antley and Rick, Tamara Goldrick and Jim. And of course her faithful dog Mac.
Visitation will be Monday, March 9th from 5-7 pm at Rader Funeral Home in Longview, TX. A graveside service will be on Tuesday, March 10th at 10 am at Alpine Cemetery and a memorial service at 11 am at Alpine Presbyterian Church.
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