Florence T. Mackey

June 29, 1922 - February 16, 2016

Florence Thrush Mackey, age 93, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Providence Place. Born June 29, 1922 in Letterkenny Township, she was the daughter of the late Noah E. Thrush and M. Alice (Slichter) Thrush. A longtime member of Chambersburg Church of the Brethren, Florence was the church secretary for 36 years, taught children’s Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, and was in the Helping Hand Circle. She was a graduate of CASHS (Class of 1940). She was employed for five years as a cashier at Montgomery Ward store, and five years as cafeteria manager in Hamilton Township schools. In addition to being a farm wife, she was the co-owner of Twin Bridge Campground with her late husband, Wilbur, since 1969. Florence was a dedicated mother to a daughter, Karen Statler and husband Dennis of Greencastle; son, Robert Mackey and wife Giny of Lancaster; grandsons Dana Statler of Lancaster, Daren Statler of Greencastle, Philip Mackey of Baltimore, MD, Jason Mackey of Lancaster, and granddaughter Alison Mackey of Hummelstown; and 6 great grandchildren so far. Her family cherished her great cooking and easygoing personality that always wanted to please. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Mackey, brother Garnet Thrush, and grandson Douglas Statler. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 18 from 6:00-8:00 pm at William F. Sellers Funeral Home, 297 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg. The memorial service will be on Friday, February 19 at 10:30 am at the Chambersburg Church of the Brethren, 260 S. Fourth St., Chambersburg with a visitation one hour prior to the service. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Florence T. Mackey, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.