Barbara Ann McDonald
January 6, 1946 ~ July 20, 2010
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Barbara Ann McDonald, 64, of Arden, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Furman A. Williams, Sr. and Gladys Smith Williams. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Eva Mae Meece and two brothers, Ted and Melvin Williams.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Richard A. McDonald, Sr.; two sons, Ricky McDonald and his girlfriend, Annette Price and Brian McDonald and his wife, Debra, all of Arden; a sister, Imogene Helms of Gibsonville, NC; four brothers, Furman Williams, Jr., George Williams, Clarence Williams and James Williams, all of Asheville; two grandchildren, Brittany and Brooke McDonald; several nieces and nephews and her canine companion, "Jackie".
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 23, 2010 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Reverend Cecil Robinson officiating. Burial will follow at Avery's Creek Christian Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the funeral home.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in Barbara's memory to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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I am so sorry for your loss and mine. She was a great aunt to me as well as a wife and mom, and grandma to all of you. I am glad she is in no more pain and she is now with Mom. I am here anytime if you all need someone to talk to.
Love always,
Debbie
I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Coach Laura Beatty
To the McDonald family, I want you to know that I am truly sorry for your loss. I lived in Elsie Fowlers trailer park when you all lived there and I know Deb from working with her at the hospital..I know its hard to lose a parent, i lost my mom, but we have hope of seeing them again in Heaven as long as we know Jesus and what a day that will be…our loved ones gone before us will be showing us around the streets of Glory..love you…and prayers to.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. MAY YOUR HEARTS AND MINDS BE FILLED WITH THE WARMEST OF MEMORIES AND LOVE FOR BARBARA. LOVE IS ONE OF THE GREATEST BLESSINGS WE ARE EVER GIVEN.MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU AND GIVE YOU PEACE EACH DAY.
Ricky, I’m very sorry for the loss of your mother. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Richard, Ricky, and Bryan: I am so, so sorry to hear about Barbara. My thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Ricky,
So sorry for the loss of your mom. I always thought she was a great woman.
Dear Richard, Ricky and Bryan:
Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. It is very sad to lose a Wife and Mother who was the guiding force in your lives. We know she will be missed sorely; but we have the knowledge that she is no longer sufferring.
May God go with and bless you all.
Tommy and Jessie Koontz
Richard, So sorry to learn of your wifes passing. Shannon and I will be thinking and praying for you and your boys in your time of grief.
Joe Ward
Brian & family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. May Gods blessings give all of you comfort during this difficult time.
Gary & Carolyn
Richard and Family, were so sorry to hear that Barbara had passed. Our hearts and prayers are with you as you go forward in the days ahead.
Mr. McDonald, Ricky and Brian I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am thinking of you. Ricky & Brian, take care of your sweet lil daddy and eachother.
Ricky: We are so sorry to hear about your mother. Saw you at the hospital last week but couldn’t get your attention and then Bob told me what was going on with your mother. Just know that she is safe, healthy and happy now! You and the entire family will be in our thoughts over the coming days as you mourn her passing. Stay well.
Dear Richard and Family I was so sorry to read the passing of your wife and mother she was a very sweet women the times i was around her my deepest sympathy to you and family
Richard, Ricky & Brian,
Our whole family is sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. Barbara was a wonderful lady who had the sweetest smile. Cannot remember a time that I saw her that she wasn’t smiling…Take care of each other. May GOD Bless each of you!!
Ben & Irma Austin
Diane, Sherie & Sharon
Varian, Heidi & boys
Dear McDonald Family,
We are all so sorry for your loss. Our family has so many great memories of Barbara and all of your family from the many years at the ball fields watching all our kids grow. I will always have the memories of Barbara sitting at the park watching all the kids play ball and her bright smile cheering all of us along. All of your family are in our thoughts and prayers and we hope it helps you through difficult times.
Richard and family so sorry to hear the passing of Barbara my thoughts and prayers are with each one of you.
Richard and Family please know that we have you in our thoughts and prayers and ask God to give you the comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Mr.McDonald,Ricky and Brian, we are so sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. Please know that we will be thinking about your family during this time. The memories from the ballfield we will all remember,some of our kids still making them together.Take care of each other and know she feels no pain.