Magdalene "Madge" "Doodle" Lackey, 79, of Wauchula, passed away on March 9, 2012 at Hardee Manor. Madge was born in Dixon Mills, Alabama on May 13, 1932. She came to Wauchula in August of 1968 from Midland City, Alabama.
She was Director of Nursing at Hardee Memorial Hospital for several years; she previously worked at the Palmetto Clinic. Madge enjoyed her grandchildren and "junking" and loved taking care of people.
She was a member of the Business and Professional Women (B.P.W.), the Woman's Club, and the American Cancer Society. As a member of the First Baptist Church of Wauchula, Madge served as G. A. leader, Sunday School secretary and was active in the choir.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence E. and Minnie Lee Squires Glover, and husband, George Earl Lackey. Survivors include one son, George Nelson Lackey, Sr. and wife Melinda of Bowling Green; one daughter, Karin Lee Lackey of Olympia, Washington; one sister, Ramona Snipes and husband Vernon of Demopolis, Alabama; five grandchildren, Melina Catherine Hart, Whitney Marie Lackey, George Nelson Lackey, Jr., Emily Lackey and Riley Lackey; one great-grandson, Elijah Leon Hart; and nephews, Charles Edward Snipes (Peggy) and Mitchell Wade Snipes (Amanda).
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 12, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Wauchula. Funeral services follow at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. Charles Granger officiating. Burial is in Wauchula Cemetery.