From The Wilmington News Journal dated Tuesday 26 May 2009 at 1:05 a.m.
Debbie Ann Namack McKay
Debbie Ann Namack McKay, 54, of New Burlington Road, Wilmington, died Saturday (May 23, 2009) at Bethesda North Hospital, Cincinnati, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, Tom. They were married for almost 35 years.
Mrs. McKay was born Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1954, in Ft. Lewis, Wash., daughter of Donald and Ann Marshall Namack of Wilmington. She lived full of vibrancy and life. She worked several jobs, including several years at Airborne Express in Wilmington and most recently as a server at Roberts Centre, also in Wilmington. She thoroughly enjoyed all things related to cooking and gardening. Her culinary skills were enjoyed by all and she found therapy in spending time outdoors. However, her greatest accomplishment and pride in her life was her family. She encouraged her sons throughout their schooling and related activities in 4-H, soccer, football and any other activities they may have participated in. She loved annual activities with her boys, such as dying Easter eggs and carving pumpkins. When her grandkids began arriving, she began pouring her time and energy into them. She often went significantly out of her way to provide for them and any special needs they may have had.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by three sons, Ben (Michelle) McKay of St. Paris, Spencer McKay of Wilmington and Roger McKay of Wilmington; four grandchildren, Michael, Manna, Adeline and Audrey; and two sisters, Georgeann (Gary) Quallen of Wilmington and Donna (Paul) Burgan of Powell.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Wilmington, Father James M. Wedig officiating, with burial in New Burlington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at FISHER-EDGINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 97 W. Locust St., Wilmington. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, Southwest Regional Office, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, 45206. For more information and to access the funeral homes online register book, visit http://www.edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.
DEBBIE McKAY -- Burial was Thursday morning in New Burlington Cemetery, New Burlington, for Debbie McKay. The Rev. James M. Wedig officiated. Pallbearers were Ben McKay, Spencer McKay, Roger McKay, Bill Atchley, Dave Burdine and Greg Bogan. Arrangements were under the direction of FISHER-EDGINGTON FUNERAL HOME, Wilmington.
