Nella Golden Mackie, age 72, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on September 22, 1951. Nella graduated from David Lipscomb University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.
She married Jim Mackie on December 1, 1973, at Granny White Church of Christ. Nella dedicated much of her professional career to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, where she worked in Hospital Pathology.
Nella was a vibrant member of the Red Hat Ladies Organization, known fondly as the Duchess of Dachshund. Her passions included arts & crafts, reading, listening to oldies music, and nurturing her love for dachshund puppies and her cherished grandchildren.
She is survived by her loving husband, James (Jim) Mackie; her children, Amber Douglas, Danielle Russell, and Jeffrey Mackie; and her grandchildren, Casey Vetetoe, Kyle Douglas, Bailey Russell, Riley Russell, and Max Mackie.
Nella Mackie will be remembered for her warm heart, her dedication to her family and community, and her joyful spirit that touched the lives of all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Nashville Humane Association in memory of Nella's love for dachshund puppies.
A Gathering of Family and Friends for Nella will be held Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204. A Gathering of Family and Friends will occur Friday, July 19, 2024 from 10:30am to 11:30am, 660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204. A Celebration of Life Service will occur Friday, July 19, 2024 from 11:30am, 660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204. A graveside service will follow services at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
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