Mackey, Opal E.

Sunday, May 06, 2012
Opal Mackey
Opal Mackey


Opal E. Mackey, 82, of East Ridge, died on Saturday, May 5, 2012. 

She was born Aug. 7, 1929, in Centre, Ala., to the late Ezekiel and Maggie Eads. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett H. Mackey.

Survivors include her children, Kathey (Doug) Morris and Michael (Teresa) Mackey; grandchildren, Joshua Mackey, Ethan (Angelese) Mackey, Douglas Morris and Damien (Amanda) Morris, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home on Saturday, May 12.

Memorial Donations may be made in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Suite 8, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.




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