Tamara Renee Mackey
August 20, 1966 ~ February 12, 2020
Born in:
Pinehurst, NC
Resided in:
Jackson Springs, NC
Jackson Springs, NC
On February 12, 2020 Tamara Renee Mackey passed on to be with The Lord after a long battle with colon cancer. She died in the loving company of family and her closest friends at FirstHealth Hospice House at 6:04 p.m. For over two years she overcame every pain and challenge in her lengthy battle and personified the most courageous warrior imaginable. Tamara epitomized what a compassionate and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend should be. Of Tamara’s many positive influences on the people that she touched she wished to encourage all to embrace early detection of all cancers and ailments in hopes that another one of God’s precious children could avoid unnecessary pain and suffering.
On Saturday, February 29, the family will receive friends at The Tuckerman House in nearby Ellerbe/Derby from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. This property is owned by a dear friend and was special to her for many years as a place for relaxing with friends and family. A private celebration of Tamara’s life will be held earlier this same day in Southern Pines. The family asks that anyone coming to the gathering in Ellerbe to bring a photo of Tamara if you have one to share with the family. Directions to the home can be found on the web at https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/22569945, or by entering 204 Hope Lane, Ellerbe NC 28338 into your navigation system.
A native of Moore County she was a daughter of Linda Ann Hunt Norris and the late Thomas Albert Norris. Tamara was a graduate of North Moore High School and Sandhills Community College. She worked all of her life as a legal assistant with several attorneys in Moore County, and most recently with Trevarrow Law Firm in Southern Pines.
She is survived by her husband Thomas “Buddy” Mackey; son Austin Mackey of the home; sister Kim Gibson and husband Sonny of Troy; brother Cliff Norris of Aberdeen; her fur baby Gracie; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other extended family.
Memorials may be made to: FirstHealth Hospice Foundation, 10 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374.
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home
An online register is available at PinesFunerals.com
Services
Visitation: February 29, 2020 5:00 pm - July 2, 2025 7:00 pm
The Tuckerman House
204 Hope Lane,
Ellerbe , NC 28338
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/22569945
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Tamara Renee Mackey 's name.
FirstHealth Hospice Foundation
150 Applecross Road
Pinehurst, NC
910.715.6000
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Love you sweet sister. In our hearts always.
Prayers for comfort during this time………..much love……..Larry and Teresa Harper
Buddy, I have you and your Son in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you sweet Tamara. Forever in my heart. ❤️❤️
So sorry to hear this sad news.may God wrap his arms around you all.
So sorry Buddy, praying for you and your son
Buddy, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for you and Austin during this time and in the days to come.
So very sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Prayers for peace and comfort.
Buddy, We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and Austin during these difficult days. David and Bentha Crook
Buddy, I am so, so, sorry. Please know that you and your son are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for you loss. Praying for you
Buddy, So very sorry for your loss. We pray that God will provide you and your family strength and comfort during your time of sorrow.
Prayers to Buddy and Austin during this incredibly difficult time – so very sorry for your loss! She will be missed by so many! We loved working with her here at Robbins May & Rich.
Buddy and Austin, I so sorry that this is something that you are having to go through, just know that prayers for peace and comfort now and in the coming days will be with you both. Tamara will always have a special place in my heart. Hugs to you both.
Buddy, I’m so very sorry. You and Austin are in my thoughts and prayers.
Buddy and Austin, thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time. Tamara was a wonderful woman and will be missed.
Buddy, I’m so very sorry !!
Keeping you and your son in my prayers !!
We were deeply saddened by Tamara’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Austin during this very difficult time
Prayers to the family. The Class of 1984 has lost another member. She will not be forgotten.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Prayers of content and Love to you both in your days to come. She was a great and sweet friend.
To my sweet sister Tamera I love you and will miss you you have and will forever in my heart I love you sis
Thoughts and prayers to Buddy and Austin, and the while family, we are so sorry for your loss.
Buddy,
Sorry for your loss. Thinking about you and the family.
Buddy and Austin, I am so very sorry for your loss. The world has lost another bright light. She will remain forever in our hearts
Praising God for sharing Tamara, peace to the family.
Vanessa
To Buddy and Austin. So sorry for your loss. She will truly be missed. Sending you our prayers. Vic and Jeanne
Buddy, we are so very sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you and your family. We love you, and always will. Libby and Kevin
We are so very sorry for your loss. We will be praying for all of you. Love you. Libby and Kevin
Buddy:
I am so sorry to hear this news. Please know our prayers are with you and the family as
you grieve the loss of Tamara Renee.
I am so sorry for your loss Buddy. Sending love, light and comfort. Praying for you and Austin.
She will never be forgotten, to know her was to love her. Rest In Peace sweet lady.
We will miss u my Sweet Niece, all ways 💘 you.miss you,