Sandra Mae (Pernoja) Mackey

Sandra Mae (Pernoja) Mackey, age 80, born September 22, 1946, passed away November 7, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

Sandra is survived by her three daughters, Jill (Pat) Remington, Christine Mackey Raines, and Deena (Joe) Scouloukas; grandchildren, Amber (Adam) Johnson, Erica Remington, Autumn Raines, Patrick Remington, and Abby Scouloukas; great-grandchildren, Lily Maffitt, Zoey and Emma McNish, and Bo and Quinn Johnson. Sandra is also survived by her sisters, Carol (Jacob) Sippola and Denise (Jerry) White; sister-in-law, Jean Reeves; and lifelong friend, Lillian Garry.

Sandra grew up in Painesville and moved to Fairport, where she graduated in 1964. Sandra began dating the love of her life, Dane Mackey, while she was in high school. They were married for 56 years. Together, they had three daughters, and she was a homemaker. Shortly after they moved to Leroy, Sandra began working in the cafeteria as a lunch lady at Leroy Elementary School.

In the early 1980s, Sandra began working for Lake Hospital Systems as an Administrative Assistant. She retired in 2011.

In her free time, Sandra enjoyed reading, crocheting, and sewing. She sewed matching outfits for her daughters and their baby dolls. She also enjoyed making Halloween costumes for her daughters and grandchildren.

Sandra enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved to watch her daughters and grandchildren in sports, cheer, and dance. During football season, she enjoyed watching Friday night lights.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dane Mackey; her parents, Carl and Norma Pernoja; and her in-laws, Cal and Thelma Mackey.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Leroy Community Chapel in Leroy at 1:00 p.m., with the service at 1:30 p.m. A reception at the Cornerstone, next to the church, will follow the service. Private burial will be at Williams Cemetery in Leroy, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made payable to Fairport Athletic Booster, P.O. Box 1029, Fairport, Ohio 44077.