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MILDRED MCDONALD Obituary

Mildred (Tincy) Myers Wilkins McDonald, 81, of Merryville, La., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 7, 2015. Mildred was a strong and wonderful mother and her love for her grand and great grandchildren knew no bounds. Her daughters expressed their love by this motto: "Her love always made things possible." Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Debra Wilkins Cole and husband Sammy of DeRidder, La., and Patti Wilkins Hennigan and husband Joe of Merryville, La.; grandsons, Greg Beard and wife Kiley of Merryville, La., Chuckie Beard and wife Sara of Merryville, La.; Derek Richardson and wife Shannon of Lake Charles, La., Jamie Richardson and wife Amie of DeRidder, La.; sisters, Jackie Myers Womack of Merryville, La., and Wanda Myers Keel of Deridder, LA; great grandchildren, Landon, Brant, Haydn, Abbie, Carson, Jenna, Emily, Clark, Ian and Liam. She is preceded in death by the father of her children, L.D. Wilkins; her husband of 25 years, Gerald McDonald; son, Ronnie Wilkins; sister, Lou Edna (Tubbie) Thompson; brothers, Darnell (D.T.) and Robert (Bob) Myers; parents, Tinky and Amy Myers.
Special heartfelt thoughts go out to the Larry and Carolyn Karr family who have always played a major part in her life. Also, our heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful Nurses, CNA's and staff at the Merryville Rehabilitation Center. Your kindness and care of our mother was and is so deeply appreciated. It takes special and caring people to do the things you do.
Funeral service is Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Merryville Cemetery in Merryville, La. Rev. Lyndon Longoria will officiate.
Words of comfort may be shared at myers-colonialfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Deridder Daily News on Jan. 9, 2015.

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