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Margaret Maeola Donahue

1931 - 2017

Margaret Maeola Donahue obituary, 1931-2017, Knoxville, TN

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

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9913 Sherrill Blvd

Knoxville, Tennessee

Margaret Donahue Obituary

Margaret Maeola Donahue

Knoxville, TN

Margaret Maeola Donahue, 86, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017. She was born on September 30, 1931 in Knoxville, Tennessee and retired from Levi Strauss after 20 years of faithful service. She was a member of the Church of God of the Union Assembly for 70 years where she taught Sunday School for more than 10 years. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, J. C. Donahue; parents, Steward Melvon Gibson, Sr. and Lucy Margaret Wright Gibson; brother, J.W. Gibson; and sister, Betty Gibson Whaley. Survivors include her daughter, Teresa Flynn; granddaughter, Kelcey Flynn; honorary granddaughters, Hillary Herbert Christiansen and Ginger Davis; sister, Jerelene Perryman; brothers, Jim (Patricia) Gibson and Melvon (Mary) Gibson, Jr.; sister-in-law, Edna Gibson; brother-in-law, Wayman Whaley, numerous nieces, nephews and countless friends. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 26, from 5 to 7 pm at Berry Highland West, 9913 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville TN 37932 with a Funeral Service to follow at 7 pm. Family and friends will meet at Berry Highland West Wednesday, December 27, at 10:45 am for an 11 am interment service. Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.BerryHighlandWest.com.

Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Dec. 24 to Dec. 25, 2017.
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Maeola was a great and good friend of my mom, Arzetta England..They worked together for years at Levi's on Cherry Street. Mom considered her a amazing christian lady, I found the obitituary when looking for someone from my church who passed away.
Mama talked about the light and actions Mae shown in the pressroom at levi's..she will be sorely missed. Mom has not seen her in awhile., mom is in church now so mom will reunite with her on the sunny side of Jordan, after she sees Jesus..I will look forward to seeing Mae again myself..
Louise McCurry and Arzetta England
May God send the family an extra measure of grace, for there is no pain over there..Praise God!!

louise mccurry

January 18, 2018

Pam s Aunt Margaret was such a special fun loving friend to us in the KCC group that knew and loved her dearly. She will truly be missed! God Bless You Family with comfort and peace.

December 28, 2017

Where so sorry for your great loss. Mae was a great Sister & friend. We always sat behine her at church. she was a fine Lady and faithful to the Lord and the church and her friends. We Love You

Charles & Clarissa Hobby

December 26, 2017

So sorry for your loss both father and mother bro. and sister in such a short time. May the Holy Ghost comfort you all in this time of sorrow.

Melvin Coley

December 24, 2017

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11

December 19, 2017

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9913 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932

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26

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7:00 p.m.

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9913 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932

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27

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10:45 a.m.

Berry Highland West

9913 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932

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