Doris Mackey

Doris Mackey was born on November 5, 1929 in Gober, Texas, and passed away on June 12, 2012 in Mesquite, Texas. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ray Call, her husband of 56 years, Walter Lee Mackey, & grandson, Scottie Sirois, preceded her in death. Daughter, Lee Sirois & husband, Phil; son, Trent Mackey & wife, Lisa, survive Doris. Grandchildren: Whitney & Andy Sirois, Hunter, Spencer, & Cooper Mackey Siblings: Imogene Sells, John Wayne Call and wife Ann, Loyce Murley, Royce Call and wife, Sue, Sophie Lansdell, Thelma Stalcup and husband, Bob, Nancy Alexander and husband, Donald, Retha Owens and husband, Dalton, Carolyn Johnson and husband, Jimmy Many nieces and nephews also survive her. Mom was the heart and soul of our family. She was Daddy's true helpmate and they had 56 great years before Daddy went to his heavenly home 5 years ago. They loved traveling and visiting with family and friends. Our mom loved to sew, do needlepoint, crochet, and was an avid reader. She loved being with her sisters and brothers. Her favorite time of year was in the summer when the whole family would get together at the annual family reunion. She taught school for 30 years, most of thoseat Tosch Elementary School in Mesquite.She taught and coached many of her sisters. She was also the Children's Director at Shiloh TerraceBaptist Church in Dallas for many years. She was proud of her children and grandchildren. She would always be there with a helping hand. Mom loved going to all the athletic events that the grandchildren participated in. It brought her great joy. We loved our mom so much. She lived a blessed life and lived it to the fullest. She will forever be in our hearts and we will miss her. Our hearts are at peace knowing that she is resting in the arms of Jesus. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 14th, 2012 between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. at New Hope Funeral Home in Sunnyvale, Texas. Services will be Friday June 15, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 3217 Guthrie Rd. Garland, Tx. 75043. Burial will be at Glenwood Cemetery in Alvarado, Tx. at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association in her honor @ http://www.alz.org/