Augusta Peinhardt McDonald

Augusta Peinhardt McDonald

Augusta McDonald Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 6, 2009.
Augusta Peinhardt McDonald Dec. 19, 1922 - Nov. 1, 2009 Died peacefully at home at age 87. Born in Cullman, Alabama and married Capt. George McDonald in 1946, who loved her dearly. Augusta loved to travel the world and she loved her job at AAA for over 35 years. She left behind daughters Dorothy McDonald and Mary Rader. Grandchildren include Scott Moffat, Philip Rader and Adam Thorp. She is also survived by three much-loved great grandchildren. A special thank you to Augusta's caregiver, Marietta Fuentecilla, who lovingly and skillfully cared for Mom for the last seven years. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations in Augusta's name to the Peinhardt Living History Farm Foundation, P.O. Box 781, Cullman, AL 35056.

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Phillip Rader

April 13, 2025

I love you, grandma. You helped me a million times even when I didn't deserve it. I will always be grateful for everything. You had such a kind and adventurous heart.

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