Wendy Pope MacKay

Wendy Pope MacKay, 86, of Bath, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on November 28, 1939, in Wilmette, Illinois to parents, George and Molly Pope.

Wendy grew up in Hudson, Ohio where she graduated from Laurel School in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Her ambitions led her to Connecticut College and then on to Western Reserve University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English with a minor in Art History.

On June 11, 1962, Wendy married her love Donald Douglas MacKay. Wendy and Don shared 64 years of devotion, laughter, and adventures together and raising their children Rob (Lisa) MacKay, Doug (Lisa) MacKay, Marnie (Brett) Fuller and Andy (Maria) MacKay. Wendy’s family legacy continues through her thirteen grandchildren, Alex, Andrea, Pete, Charles, Molly, Natalie, Kathryn, Norman, Samuel, Johnny, Cortney, Erica and Caleb and three great-grandchildren, Luna, Sol and Maisie who will always associate ladybugs with her love and laughter.

Wendy was an active member of the Bath United Church of Christ and enjoyed tending to the church flowerbeds for many years. Wendy was a creative seamstress through the years sewing her children’s clothes and costumes and many quilts for family and friends. She was a member at both Fairlawn Country Club in Ohio and Fiddlesticks Country Club in Fort Myers, FL where Wendy enjoyed playing tennis and golfing with Don and her friends. Wendy enjoyed reminiscing about her childhood, being the President of The Bug Club and her school days with her cherished childhood friends whom she kept throughout her lifetime.

Wendy was preceded in death by her parents, George and Molly Pope; her brother Peter Pope, her In-laws John and Peg MacKay, her sister-in-law Carol MacKay, and her grandson Colby MacKay. She leaves behind a memory of love, kindness and humor treasured by all who knew her.

Family and friends are invited to Wendy’s Memorial Service and Celebration of her Life at 11 A.M. THURSDAY November 5, 2026 at Bath United Church of Christ, 3980 W. Bath Rd. to be officiated by Rev. Mark Frey followed by refreshments and togetherness to share stories and laughter in Wendy’s spirit.

A very special Thank You to the doctors, nurses and staff at Bath Arden Courts Memory Care facility.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association .

Services in care of the Billow Funeral Homes and Crematory, 85 N. Miller Road Akron, OH 44333 (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)