Betty Jo McDonald

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Oakey’s South Chapel

4257 Brambleton Ave.

Roanoke, Virginia

Betty McDonald Obituary

Betty Jo McDonald, 82, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, peacefully to join her Savior. She was a member of Windsor Hills Baptist Church for over 50 years. There at Windsor Hills, she taught Sunday school, sung in the choir, and was a youth leader with the teenagers whom she loved so much. Mrs. McDonald retired from J.C. Penny with over 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert McDonald Sr., her parents, Paris and Lillian Wells, her brother, P.L. Wells Jr., her sister, Dorothy Chernault. Surviving is her son, Robert L. McDonald, Salem, Va.; sister-in-law, Ruth Chaves, Roanoke, Va.; her niece, Bonnie; her nephews, Michael, William, Tom and Jimmy. She is also survived by her special friends, Judy Felty, Lu Henry, and her four "Angels", Judy, Lu, Carolyn and Nancy. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2010. The Rev. C. Lawrence Dodson will officiate. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 8, 2010. Memorials may be made to Windsor Hills Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. 1-540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Betty McDonald

11 Entries

Tracy Foutz

July 12, 2010

Betty Jo was a pillar of Windsor Hills Baptist. She will always be associated with the Windsor Hills youth group and watched us all grow up. I saw her just six months ago when I attended church during a trip to Roanoke, the first trip back in 13 years. She was always a mainstay in the choir, and, sure enough, she was singing here that Sunday.
Hey, Betty Jo! Say "hello" to my mom and dad for me!!
--Tracy

Brenda Prosser

July 11, 2010

Dear Bobby,
Your Mother was so dear to my Mom and I know that she , Phyllis and my Mom, Frances, are all sitting on a hillside in Heaven sharing their love for Christ and the love for their family. In your saddest times remember she is but a breath away. It is a breath that keeps us here on earth and a breath that took her home to be with the Lord. May our dear Lord be especially close to you at this difficult time and bless you with a comfort that can only be found in Him,
Brenda Beckner Prosser
(Daugher of Frances Beckner)

Sara Salem Family YMCA

July 10, 2010

Betty Jo was one of the most wonderful and sweetest persons I have ever met. She always met me with a smile - I will miss that terribly! I will never forget her and I am so sorry I didn't know her longer.

Ruth

July 8, 2010

I met this lady when I was 16, when I fell in love with her big brother, Leonard. That was over 65 years ago, and she always introduced me as her sister. We had a very happy time and fun together. She was a good girl and a good woman and a good human. I will miss her.

Robert McDonald

July 8, 2010

I Love You Mom......

Bobby

Michael Chernault, Jr.

July 8, 2010

Aunt Betty Joe was one of the most kind, sincere, and wonderful people I have ever met! My first memory of her was being smothered in her warm embrace followed by a big kiss.

Pretty much every time I had the good fortune of seeing her again started and ended the same way as that time I first met her, when I was a boy.

That's how I will always remember you Aunt Betty Joe. Your smile, hugs, and kisses will be missed by many.

I love you.

Michael Jr. (M.J.)

Michael Chernault

July 8, 2010

Miss me, but let me go

When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free

Miss me a little - but not too long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me - but let me go

For this is a journey that we must all take
And each must go alone
It's all a part of the Master's plan
A step on the road to home

When you are lonely, and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds
Miss me - but let me go

This message was also used at my own Father's service when He passed on to the Loard, but I know that my sweet and humble Aunt Betty Jo
would have said the same. We will all miss you dearly BJ.

Michael

Jimmy Wickham

July 8, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Leroy and Ann Dooley

July 8, 2010

Bobby,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Wish we could be there for you.
Leroy,Ann,Bonnie and Kevin Dooley

Bonnie Chernault Jackovich

July 8, 2010

My precious Aunt Betty Jo was absolutely the sweetest person I ever knew, and she will be missed so much. What a great void she leaves on this earth and what a beautiful light she brings to Heaven.

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