Lula "B.B."  Mackey of Rockford departed this earthly life December 15, 2023. She was born January 10, 1936 in Memphis Tennessee the daughter of Roosevelt and Rosetta Mackey.  Lula lived in Rockford since 1970 coming from Chicago, IL. She was employed as a machine operator by Amerock until their closing and by Atwood Mobile many years before retiring. Lula was a member of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, serving on the Usher Board as the treasure, and with the kitchen committee. She attended Geeter High School.

Lula leaves to cherish many loving memories, three grandchildren, Shondale (Verdell) Rounds, Farren Rounds and Shanice Rounds; 7 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren;  sister, Sarah  Mackey Malone; brother, Morris Mackey; son in law, Earnest Rounds; a host of other relatives and friends, including special great grand daughter, Haley Rounds; special nieces, Sandra Mackey and Loretta (Tony) Baskett; special nephew, David (Jackie) Payne and special friend, Jesse Langston. She was predeceased by her parents, daughter, Dorothy Jean Rounds; three sisters, Lizzie B. Payne, Joyce Payton and Berta Malone; three brothers, Roosevelt Mackey Jr; Thomas Odell Mackey and Jerry Mackey.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.  Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.