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Ann Marie "Amy" MacKay (Boe) age 86, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet, SC. Amy was the ultimate Hostess, whether it be an intimate dinner for 2, brunch for neighbors or cocktails for 100, you could always count on having an amazing time singing, dancing and playing a variety of instruments. She was married to the love of her life Pete, for 63 years. They met at her best friend's family reunion and it was love at first sight. Even though she lived in Montreal and he in Pittsburgh, they corresponded through letters and were married in Montreal July 12, 1952. Together they would travel the world visiting countries near and far. Amy was born in Boston, MA, but moved to Montreal, Canada when she was 6 months old. She lived there until she was 22. She was the daughter of George Ferdinand Boe and Magnhild Joan Boe (Halseth), both of Norwegian descent. Preceding her in death was her sister, Constance Joan Duggan. Norway was always an everlasting prescience in her life. Her husband, Pete, gave her the nickname "Amy" after they saw the movie "Where's Charlie." Ray Bolger sang the song, "Once in Love with Amy" and the name stuck! Once married there were several moves and ultimately settled between Butler and Pittsburgh, PA. She raised 3 children, Linda L. Long (Surfside Beach, SC), William "Bill" MacKay Jr. (Pittsburgh, PA) and Traci J Slaybaugh (Phoenixville, PA). Joy came with her 7 grandchildren: Annmarie Arnold (Myrtle Beach, SC), Meghan Hodges (Savannah, GA), Ashley MacKay (Atlanta, GA), Taylor MacKay (Butler, PA), William Long (Surfside Beach, SC), Connor Slaybaugh (Phoenixville, PA) and Noah Slaybaugh (Phoenixville, PA). Amy loved having them spend summers with them at their "Loghouse" and then their "Creekhouse". Her first great granddaughter, Emily was born July 2014 and was the highlight of their retirement community, their final destination, in Pawleys Island, SC. A lifelong member of the Lutheran Church, she was dedicated to delivering Meals on Wheels, often taking her granddaughter along with her. Mrs. MacKay also served on the Board of the Spina Bifida/The Woodland Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with disability and chronic illness. She spent many years tirelessly fundraising for them. Family was her nucleus. Nothing made her happier than everyone being together, especially for Christmas. She was a bright and shining star- there was never enough bling. She has left a bit of glitter on all of us. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 AM Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, 11528 Hwy. 17 Bypass Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 (843) 651-3295. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Woodlands Foundation, 134 Shenot Road Wexford, PA 15090. An online guestbook is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com/obituaries Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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Ann Marie Mackay

August 14, 1929 - January 17, 2016