Allison Vardeman

Allison Vardeman, age 70, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026. Born on May 3, 1956, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to the late Lt. Col. Parker Mackey Jr. and Elizabeth Gilbert Mackey, Allison grew up traveling with her military family. Her journey eventually brought her to Columbus, Georgia, and later to Valdosta, where she built a beautiful life. She dedicated many years of her life to helping others as a Registered Nurse, specializing in the vital field of mental health nursing.

Allison was a woman of many passions and found quiet joy in horseback riding, solving crossword puzzles, and creating intricate pieces through various types of needlework. She found her greatest fulfillment in doing things for others. She possessed a generous, open heart and made everyone feel welcome in her presence, including the many rescue dogs she loved and cared for along the way.

Her family was the center of her world. Allison is survived by her daughters, Leigh Walker (Thomas) and Grace Force (Daniel), both of Valdosta, GA; her five cherished grandchildren, Mackey, Brody, Jewel, Wynn, and Briggs; her sister, Emily Deal (Bill); niece Betsy Escher (Jason), both of Tuscaloosa, AL; nephew Steven Deal (Lindsey) of Tuscaloosa, AL; niece Caitlin Love (Bruce) of Navarre, FL; many loving cousins, and a number of great-nieces and great-nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Elaine Jones.

Per her wishes she will be cremated with a service held at St. John’s the Evangelist Catholic Church with a private burial to follow at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park in Tuscaloosa, AL. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com. The Vardeman family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.