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Earline McDonald Obituary
Battle Creek
Earline D. McDonald, 89, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015.
Mrs. McDonald, daughter of Meshack and Josephine Davis was born May 29, 1926, in Schlater, Mississippi. She attended the public schools, graduated from high school, attended Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi, and received a Bachelor Degree in Education.
She met and later married Lee Fonzy McDonald, April 10, 1948, in Greenwood, Mississippi, he preceded her in death October 30, 2008.
She came to Battle Creek, in 1955. She was employed by Percy Jones Hospital, prior to her employment with the Battle Creek Public Schools as an Elementary School Teacher. She retired with more than thirty years of service.
She was an active member of the Berean Seventh Day Adventist Church. She taught Nutrition Classes, was a Pathfinder Leader and was a Sabbath School Teacher. She completed the Leadership Program, sponsored by Neighborhoods Incorporated. She tutored young people, participated with the Dorcas Community Service Program, and was the founder of the Building Family Fences Program, which was funded with grant funds from the Battle Creek Urban League.
Survivors include, son, Lee (Jonna) McDonald,Battle Creek, daughter, Vanessa McDonald, Lansing, Michigan, brother, B. L. Davis, Battle Creek, sisters, Irma Lee Davis, Battle Creek, Alice Mays,Marshall, Michigan, nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by, daughter, Sherrie Burkett, brother, Meshack Davis, Jr., sisters, Maxine Davis, Charity Wright and Mary Flowers.
Services, 12:00 p.m.,Wednesday, July 29, 2015, Berean Seventh Day Adventist Church, Pastor Denry White, Officiating.
Interment, Fort Custer National Cemetery.
Arrangements, T M Hughes-Perry Mortuary, LLC
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Lisa Crumley
July 28, 2015
Vanessa, Thinking of you and your family during this time. May God bless and comfort you all.
Karen Anthony
July 28, 2015
I didn't know Earlene for very long. I was one of her care givers. She was such a sweet lady and I will miss her so very much.
Jackie Wilson
July 28, 2015
To McDonald Family, Sorry about your loss.. May God continue to shine his grace on your family..
Felicia Welch-Reevers
July 27, 2015
Lee and family - Our family shares in you loss. Sister McDonald was a faithful church member and good friend. Sending up prayers for your comfort and support.
Annette Wells
July 27, 2015
Aunt Earline I will always remember your soft voice and sweet smile. I did not like fasting on Saturdays but you taught me the importance of prayer.
Kathleen and George Mechem
July 27, 2015
Dear Vanessa: We are so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Sincerely, from your friends,
Alison (LaGrand) Foster
July 27, 2015
To the McDonald family. Mrs. mcDonald inteoduced me to vacation bible school, always encouraged me in school. As our neighbor for over 40+ years, I never heard her raise her voice. She will truly be missed. May God bless and comfort the entire family.
Roderick Richardson
July 27, 2015
May God-Bless The MCDONALD Family.
Darlene Bradley/Robertson
July 26, 2015
To Lee, Vanessa, and the McDonald family my condolences to you. Your Mom and Dad was very kind to me as a kid oming up. I Would come over to play with Sherrie and would end up staying for dinner where the whole family would sit down at the table and eat. I was at your Dad's homegoing service when I last saw your Mom. May God bless the McDonald family in your hour of sorrow.
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