Martha Jean MacNish Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on February 28, 2026, at the age of 81, Martha Jean MacNish of Southport, North Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Martha Jean MacNish to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edgar L. Bailey and Barbara N. Handwerk Bailey; her pet Sampson; her sister Sue Bailey Horak; and the father of her children Bruce Garrett MacNish (Mac).
She is survived by: her sons, Patrick L. MacNish (Kathy) and Thomas L. MacNish; her grandchild Ryon S. MacNish (Hannah); her stepgranddaughter Kimberly Preslar; her great grandchildren, Grace Paradise Swofford (Tristen), Sophia MacNish and Lucas Colt MacNish; her great great grandchild Hallie Mae; her nieces, Shelly Medberry, Krissy Reichman (Kevin), Kerry "Annie" Hurd and Stephanie Cameron (Chris); her brothers-in-law, Phil Horak and Robert "Bob" MacNish (Jeanette); and her nephew Gregory MacNish.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.
