Virginia Ann Mackey
At the age of 92, Virginia A. Mackey passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
Preceding her in death were her husband of 61 years, David L., her parents Opal and William Miller and sister, Doris Wallace.
Virginia was born in St. Johns, MI. She grew up on the family farm in Maple Rapids, MI. Virginia loved the farm life, she left to attend Ferris Institute (now Ferris State University) where she met her loving husband, Dave. They were married for 61 years. Virginia and Dave moved to Lansing where they built a home to raise their two sons. Virginia lived in that home for 75 years.
Virginia was an employee of Lansing Schools food service. After retirement she volunteered for 35 years at Ingham Medical Hospital, which later became McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital. Most of her volunteering were spent in service as, “The Popcorn Lady”. Virginia led the cafeteria popcorn concessions for Ingham Medical. She loved doing it, and was so proud of her popcorn team. Through her dedication to the popcorn service, she raised monies for the new McLaren Hospital.
Virginia is survived by her sons, Thomas D. of Rochester, MN, and Douglas W. (Lisa) of Menomonee Falls, WI; grandsons, David Jon and Jon David; niece Darcy Maynard, and nephew Greg Wallace.
There will be a memorial service held 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Christ Community Church, 227 North Capitol Lansing, MI 48933. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to McLaren Hospital Volunteer Services. Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel
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Suzanne Moore
August 16, 2024 at 1:24 pmTo the Mackey Family: I met Virginia while working for the Lansing School District and she was truly a delight. May your cherished memories of Virginia bring you comfort and may knowing that she is in God’s loving embrace give you peace.
Renee Martemucci
August 18, 2024 at 3:34 pmI meet Virginia years ago, when I moved in to the street before hers, we used to walk alot together and we became great friends. We would walk around the block and almost always stop to chat with each other and catch up. I pray for God to bless each family member. She was a lovely person. I will miss her deeply.
Priscilla Bleisner
August 21, 2024 at 1:05 pmVirginia was my first cousin. And I always enjoyed visiting with her , her laugh and sense of humor. My condolences to her family.
Nancy K Meddaugh
August 26, 2024 at 1:50 pmI will remember Virginia as the “Popcorn Lady’ at the hospital. She always made people feel happy, especially on Fridays when she made caramel corn. She was a dedicated volunteer, and I loved spending time with her. She will be missed by all of us volunteers.