Lucy Mack

Lucy Mae Mack was born to the late Willie Bailey and Rebecca Joyner, on May 4, 1925. Lucy’s family were farmers who resided in Nansemond County, Virginia. She completed her 8th grade year of education. Lucy and her siblings worked with their parents to farm land. After the death of her parents, Lucy and her sisters moved forth, taking their family legacy of hard work, diligence and perseverance to build a future.

At the young age of 12, Lucy became a domestic worker and caregiver to a number of families, into her early adulthood. She then found her first love, Airman, Edward Scott Vann. They later married, and Lucy gave birth to her one and only son, Alton Lee Vann. After the death of her husband Edward, she later married her second husband, the late U.S. Navy Petty Officer, Harold J. Mack. They would divorce some years later.

Lucy moved to White Plains, NY, for a fresh start in life. Here, she would find the family of the late I. Newton Brozan, Esq. , and was employed as a live-in domestic worker and caregiver, until her retirement.

Lucy always spoke of loving to travel, but did not care much for flying. She always spent time with her family and her church family. Lucy loved people, and people loved her! She found great joy and peace in singing. She faithfully served in the Jubilee Choir of her home church of Calvary Baptist, for many years. Up until her final days, she bestowed her voice upon us, singing her favorite song, “One More Time”.

The Lord Blessed Lucy to become a “Centurion” this year and He blessed us to be a witness to His Grace and Favor. Lucy was as “strong as an ox” and as “hard as nails!” Over the years, like many of us, she experienced what it means to have a transformed heart, through the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Cognitively, Lucy was still holding on, finding energy to laugh and reflect.

After an amazing 100 years of her loving heart beating, she “let go and let God!” On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Mother Lucy Mae Mack, clicked her ruby slippers and departed this earth to heaven’s gate, and the Lord gave her eternal rest.

Left to cherish Lucy’s beautiful memory are: Daughter-in-law, Mrs. Diane Hill Vann, ESQ; three Granddaughters: Mrs. Stephanie Cox, Ms. LaShea Vann, Ms. Sunshine Vann; three Great Grand Children: Taylor, Brittney and Wilson Cox Jr….all residing in Maryland.

Three Nephews: Herman Carey residing in Fort, Valley GA., Tony Carey, Kelvin Carey, residing in Westchester County. Three Nieces: Mary K. Carey of White Plains, NY, Marvis Carey of Pelham, NY, Cynthia Jean-Baptiste residing in MN. Five Great Nieces: Michelle Carey residing in GA, Maurcia Dalley of Pelham, NY, Felisha Miller, Brittney Miller residing in White Plains, NY, , Latisha Carey residing in SC; Six Great Nephews: Michael Carey of Peekskill, NY, Anthony Miller, Russell Miller residing in White Plains, NY, Antonio Carey residing in SC, Phillip Jean-Baptiste residing in MN, and Jonathan Jean-Bapitste of CHI; Great Great Niece: Jewel Dalley; Three Great-Great Nephews: Anthony Miller Jr., Russell Miller Jr., and Nyle Miller; and a host of extended family and friends.

Lucy’s passing follows that of her son Alton Lee Vann; three brothers: John, Thomas and Robert Bailey; and eleven sisters: Mary, Mattelene, Lizzie, Lousana, Louise, Rebecca, Fanny and Janie Bailey, Julia Dempsey, Winner Riddick and Willie Mae Carey.

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ATTENTION: During the continuing COVID & various health concerns, as we phase back into smaller capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting/controlling the number of people, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!

A Wake/Visitation will be held on Tuesday June 10th, 2025, from 11:00AM-12:00PM at Calvary Baptist Church, followed by Funeral Service at 12:00NOON. But the Church will be live-streaming the services on Calvary's FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE pages on Tuesday 6/10/25, also available on our website the day of the service where it says WATCH WEBCAST, so you're able to view on there or here also/instead. So you may come to the Church to try to attend, & feel free to wear masks. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen). If not at capacity, you will be allowed in to have a seat; but if at capacity by the time you get there, you may be required to leave the premises after signing register book, so as not to be in violation nor cause a health hazard, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, please refrain from too much touching/hugging/handshaking, preferably elbow bumping briefly if at all. If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if the church is at their capacity. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or church & cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home and/or church, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that Lucy M. Mack & family entrusted her care & the care of their loved one to us, and that she & they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Family of Lucy M. Mack during their time of bereavement.

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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/watch remotely/not able to sign in person.

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Please feel free to come to the church wearing a mask, & feel free to wear a mask inside the church &/or at cemetery, and social distance as much as possible. If you know you have a coronavirus/COVID-19; are sick/experiencing symptoms of coronavirus/COVID-19/Measles; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come to any facility. Please feel free to bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of the church, and directions of the funeral home staff and/or church & cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & any policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the church and/or funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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You may send flowers, and/or as a lasting tribute you may choose to plant a tree in her name/memory/honor, and/or a contribution may be made in her name/memory/honor to a charity of your choice. If sending flowers, they may be delivered on either Monday June 9th, 2025 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home; or Tuesday June 10th by/before 10:45AM to Calvary Baptist Church. The Family Thanks You!