Melva McDonald Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Melva Harper McDonald, age 89, of Willacoochee passed away Monday evening, March 17, 2014, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born January 12, 1925 to the late Lewis Harper and the late Bessie Pridgen McDonald. Mrs. McDonald, a native of Coffee County, was a homemaker. She was the wife of the late Willie J. McDonald, and mother of the late Laymond McDonald. Mrs. McDonald was a Baptist by Faith, and had been attending Westwood Baptist Church. Survivors include: Daughter-In-Law: Bonnie McDonald of Willacoochee, Ga.; 3 Grandsons: Willie Neal McDonald, Laymond (Karla) McDonald, Jr., and Keith McDonald and friend Ann Warren, all of Willacoochee, Ga.; 4 Great Grandchildren: Morgan McDonald of Willacoochee, Ga., Zach McDonald of Broxton, Ga., and Raelyn & Jeremy Dill, and Karmon Warren, all of Willacoochee, Ga.; 2 Great Great Grandchildren: Abby McDonald of Douglas, Ga., and Gunner Dill of Willacoochee, Ga.; Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Funeral Services were held Thursday, March 20, 2014, at 1:00 P. M., at the Westwood Baptist Church, with Rev. George C. Paulk officiating. The Interment followed in the Purvis Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were: Kerry Moore, Donnie Giddens, Jeremy Dill, Roy Joiner, Richard Vickers, and Ed McDonald. Special Musical Selections, “What A Day”, and “Amazing Grace”, were presented by the Westwood Baptist Church Choir, led by Lamar Sutton, with Ruth Vickers, at the Piano. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by the Pianist, Ruth Vickers. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the Arrangements.

Melva McDonald

January 12, 1925 - March 17, 2014