Ms. Francis Ann Mackey, age 62, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, after a sudden illness.

She was born in Blackshear November 7, 1955, to the late Lucille Mackey and Jim C. Smith Jr. Fran, as she was affectionately known, attended school in Blackshear and was loved by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, William “Billy” Harris; one sister, Karen Smith and two brothers, Benny Smith and Brian Smith.

She leaves to cherish her special memories to her only son, Derrick Mackey (Phyllis), Waycross; one granddaughter Nigeria Moore, Jacksonville, FL; five brothers, Henry Mackey (Shelia) Blackshear; Jim C. Smith III and Chris Smith both of Chicago, IL; Jeffery Smith, Waycross and Ronnie West, Jacksonville, FL; one uncle, Deacon Theo Mackey, Sr. (Pearline), two aunts, Pearl Taylor and Jacqueline Blakely, both of Blackshear and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss her. She will never be forgotten and will be forever loved.

Family and friends are being received at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Shelia Mackey, 540 Ware Street, Blackshear.

A visitation will take place from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 6, at the funeral home, 505 Ware Street.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 7, in the sanctuary of Rainge Memorial Chapel.

The cortege will assemble at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at her brother’s home.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Final and most sacred arrangements are entrusted to the professional care of Rainge Memorial Chapel, Inc.