"My love for you endures and I speak you almost daily. I miss you Lou ?"
In loving memory of
Theresa Louise Mackey
January 29, 1932 - July 25, 2016
Theresa Louise Mackey
Canton Theresa Louise Mackey, 84, of Canton passed away at 11:22 a.m. on Monday, July 25, 2016, at Heartland Healthcare Center in Canton.
She was born January 29, 1932, in to Floyd Alfred and Emmaline (Wilson) Spotser.
She married O.L. Mackey on June 4, 1950, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Canton. He preceded her in death on May 1, 2014.
She is survived by her three children, Donald R. (Nancy) Mackey of Canton, Brandon S. Mackey of Canton, and Myra (Jim) Peitzmeier of Peoria; one brother, Floyd (Kathy) Spotser of Canton; one sister, Mayme Deranian of Chicago; nine grandchildren, Nicole Holt, Erik Meek, Tanya Mackey, O.L. Mackey III, Brook Bradley, Lindzay Caldwell, Ben Mackey, Kishwa McIntyre, and Nick Peitzmeier; fifteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, O.L. Mackey Jr.; and two sisters, Harriet S. Mackey and Sydney Reddrick.
Theresa earned her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Development. She worked for 15 years as a Pre-School Teacher at Head Start in Canton and worked an additional 15 years as a Developmental Disability Trainer for Emerald Estates in Canton. She was an active member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Canton, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher for many years.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Private services will be held at a later date. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"My love for you endures and I speak you almost daily. I miss you Lou ?"
"Lit a candle in memory of Theresa Louise Mackey"
"Lit a candle in memory of Theresa Louise Mackey"
"Lit a candle in memory of Theresa Louise Mackey"
"I'm sorry it has taken six months to respond but thank you so much... I miss her sadly every day and fondly remember your visit..... I also remember what a comfort Anita was to us when Dad passed away in 2014.. I thank you and kindly ask that you remember us in your prayers...Love...."
"My tears for the family. Blessings to the Family. I have the memory of her preserved on a video from the Canton reunion in the early 90's. I know she will be missed."
"Myra so sorry to hear about your mom. She was always one of the prettiest & nicest lady's I knew. Prayers to you & your family"
"Myra, Donny, and Brandon you are in our prayers and our heart go out to you, sorry to hear about Aunt Lou's passing. I had the chance to see her when she was in the hospital. We had such a sweet time, her, Brandon and I just remembering times gone by, as well as being able to see the goodness of the Lord faithfulness to all of us as a family. My prayer is that you fine comfort in knowing that she has finished the race, ran the full distance, and has I kept the faith and received her Crown. We love you guys. Money & Anita"