Mary Jane (Janie) Macey

She was preceded in death by her parents Marion and Mary Capps. She is survived by her daughter Mari Margaret Clausen (Claus) of Bad Kreuznach, Germany, and her son Jody Macey MD (Cheryl) of Nashville. Grandchildren include Hannah Clausen Fennel (Fred), Tobias Clausen, Walton Macey (Emily), Jake Macey, and Margo Macey. Great grandchildren are Emily Fennel and Mamie Macey.

Janie attended Ward Belmont Preparatory School, during which time she served as the first pianist in the Nashville Youth Orchestra. She attended Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and graduated magna cum laude in 1954. She was elected “Miss Student Nurse of VUSN” and was a charter member of Sigma Theta Tau Honorary Society. In 1955 she took a teaching position at VUSN, but she continued her own education. In 1974 she received her master’s degree in psychiatric mental health nursing; and in 1985, she received her PhD in Higher Education and Administration. She taught Vanderbilt nursing students for over 20 years. Her primary joy was in mentoring students and fellow educators. She was a member of the Centennial Club, Tennessee Garden Club, the Vanderbilt Bridge Club, and Daughters of the American Revolution. She served on the board of the Vanderbilt Aid Society, the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, and the Horticultural Society of Tennessee. She spent her retirement years delighting in her grandchildren, traveling the world, playing duplicate bridge, and planting flowers and trees. Her best friend and constant companion for the last 10 years was a dog named Oreo.

She was a faithful member of West End United Methodist Church and died with the knowledge of her everlasting life in Christ.

The family will receive visitors at West End United Methodist Church from 1-2 pm on Saturday, January 7, prior to the service at 2 pm. Janie will be laid to rest afterwards at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Donations in celebration of Janie’s life may be sent to West End United Methodist Church.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Woodlawn-Roesch-PattonFH.com for the Macey family.