Kathy Marlene Mackey

Born November 9, 1950, in Kokomo, IN to Delmar and Dorothy (Cass) Andrews. This is where she first learned of their unconditional love and God’s love.

She graduated from Kokomo High School, class of 1969, where she shined. She was a friend to all, and so enjoyed her school years, where she cheered at Maple Crest school, and sang in the Concert Choir.

Upon graduation she was a respiratory therapist at St. Joseph Hospital, now Accension. She brought joy and kindness to her patients and staff, wearing her signature seasonal dangling earrings. They were a way to start a conversation, and to take the patient’s mind off of their treatments. She loved her job!

On January 20, 1972, she married Robert Mackey, and together they were blessed with nine children, 15 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren: to continue to honor her legacy. Nothing brought her more joy than to be with her family and loving on them!

During the years of that marriage, the family-owned Kokomo Camping and Recreation, which is now Champagne Shores. The laughter, relationships, swimming, bon fires, fishing, and the shared chores, gave the entire family an experience of a lifetime!

Later after the campground had been sold, Kathy worked at the Kokomo Career Center, working with those taking their GED exams, and also as a correctional officer at the Howard County Jail. Her lifetime was spent being a person who loved the Lord, and shared that love with others, during difficult times of their lives.

Kathy had an ecumenical heart, and had been a member of St. Patrick Church, and Cornerstone Community Bible Church. She attended the Kokomo Great Banquet in 1998, along with her mother, Dorothy Andrews. She continued sharing how meaningful that renewal was, just last week.

Left to treasure her memory are her nine children: Misty Mackey, Matthew Mackey, Cassy Mackey, Brook Mackey, Joe Mackey, Amanda Mackey, Alicia (Bradley) Swalley, Charlie (Lisa) Mackey, and Justin (Tiffany) Mackey. Her fifteen grandchildren, Caitlin, Byron, Jordan, Piper Jo, Drew, Liam, Nevaeh, Angel, Faith, Nadiah, Ayden, Harper, Willow, Vade, and Tessa. Four great-grandchildren, Maddie Mae, Rowen, Eden, Kamden, and Kaden.

Sister: Linda (David) Johns, nephews Daniel (Cristin) Johns, and Tate Andrews; nieces Chancey Mussial, and Taylor Marie Kail.

Preceding Kathy in death were her parents, Dorothy and Delmar Andrews, and her brother, David M. Andrews.

The family would like to extend its deep gratitude to the many care- givers Kathy had in her final years, from Comfort Keepers. They showed her His love and compassion, just as she had shown others.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kathy’s memory to: Mackey Family Trust for grandchildren/ educational initiative.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 17, from 11AM until 2pm, the time of her celebration of life service, at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 W. Alto Rd. Kokomo, IN.

The service will be streamed on Sunset Memory Garden Facebook page.

Messages of condolence may be left online at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/indiana/kokomo/sunset-memory-garden-funeral-home/4460