A memorial service For Martha Ann Donaldson will be held at on April 29th at Cole's Funeral Home in McGregor at 10 a.m., with a short ceremony following at Post Oak Cemetery.
Martha Ann succumbed to her battle with dementia and passed away on December 25, 2016. She was a force of nature and epitomized the term "Feisty Red Head". She will be missed. Martha Ann was born to Robert Calhoun and Lena Jo McClure Howell in West, Texas on June 13, 1928. She attended school at West before moving to Gatesville, Texas in January 1944. She graduated from Gatesville High School in 1945. She attended Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth and Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Martha Ann married Morris Parker Donaldson in 1950 and they moved from central Texas to El Paso, Texas. She was involved in many civic organizations in El Paso including The Woman's Club, The Young Matrons and P.E. O. She was a member of Trinity-First United Methodist Church. In the early 1980's Morris and Martha Ann moved back home to central Texas. How she loved central Texas. Martha Ann enjoyed antiques and antiquing with her friend Natalie Risinger. They had many wonderful adventures antiquing and opened and ran antique shops in various locations in Central Texas. She was a member of Woodway First United Methodist Church. She loved dogs and had many throughout her life. Martha Ann was very proud and honored to be a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) Sterling Robertson chapter. In 2013 Martha Ann was diagnosed with dementia and moved back to El Paso to be closer to family.
Martha Ann was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 41 years Morris Parker Donaldson.
Martha Ann is survived by her sons, Robert Parker (D'Arcy) Donaldson of Ruidoso NM and James Howell (Mary) Donaldson of El Paso, TX. Grandchildren: Kristine Marie Donaldson of San Diego CA, Sean Robert (Veronica) Donaldson of Ruidoso NM, James Patrick Donaldson of El Paso, TX and great granddaughter Parker Renee Donaldson. Nieces Carol Furr Lea, Kathy Edwards Chasteen, Karen Kendricks and nephew Donald Kendricks; sisters, Joyce Howell Edwards and Judy Howell McClesky of Gatesville, TX.
The family would like to thank Dr. Louis Guerra, Dr. Radu Ciubuc, the staffs of Monte Vista and Royal Estates, Dania Sapien and staff at Golden Park Foster Home and Envision Hospice.
Donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, and the Humane Society or charity of your choice.
Martha Ann succumbed to her battle with dementia and passed away on December 25, 2016. She was a force of nature and epitomized the term "Feisty Red Head". She will be missed. Martha Ann was born to Robert Calhoun and Lena Jo McClure Howell in West, Texas on June 13, 1928. She attended school at West before moving to Gatesville, Texas in January 1944. She graduated from Gatesville High School in 1945. She attended Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth and Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Martha Ann married Morris Parker Donaldson in 1950 and they moved from central Texas to El Paso, Texas. She was involved in many civic organizations in El Paso including The Woman's Club, The Young Matrons and P.E. O. She was a member of Trinity-First United Methodist Church. In the early 1980's Morris and Martha Ann moved back home to central Texas. How she loved central Texas. Martha Ann enjoyed antiques and antiquing with her friend Natalie Risinger. They had many wonderful adventures antiquing and opened and ran antique shops in various locations in Central Texas. She was a member of Woodway First United Methodist Church. She loved dogs and had many throughout her life. Martha Ann was very proud and honored to be a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) Sterling Robertson chapter. In 2013 Martha Ann was diagnosed with dementia and moved back to El Paso to be closer to family.
Martha Ann was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 41 years Morris Parker Donaldson.
Martha Ann is survived by her sons, Robert Parker (D'Arcy) Donaldson of Ruidoso NM and James Howell (Mary) Donaldson of El Paso, TX. Grandchildren: Kristine Marie Donaldson of San Diego CA, Sean Robert (Veronica) Donaldson of Ruidoso NM, James Patrick Donaldson of El Paso, TX and great granddaughter Parker Renee Donaldson. Nieces Carol Furr Lea, Kathy Edwards Chasteen, Karen Kendricks and nephew Donald Kendricks; sisters, Joyce Howell Edwards and Judy Howell McClesky of Gatesville, TX.
The family would like to thank Dr. Louis Guerra, Dr. Radu Ciubuc, the staffs of Monte Vista and Royal Estates, Dania Sapien and staff at Golden Park Foster Home and Envision Hospice.
Donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, and the Humane Society or charity of your choice.
A memorial service For Martha Ann Donaldson will be held at on April 29th at Cole's Funeral Home in McGregor at 10 a.m., with a short ceremony following at Post Oak Cemetery.
Martha Ann succumbed to her battle with dementia and passed away on December 25, 2016. She was a force of nature and epitomized the term "Feisty Red Head". She will be missed. Martha Ann was born to Robert Calhoun and Lena Jo McClure Howell in West, Texas on June 13, 1928. She attended school at West before moving to Gatesville, Texas in January 1944. She graduated from Gatesville High School in 1945. She attended Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth and Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Martha Ann married Morris Parker Donaldson in 1950 and they moved from central Texas to El Paso, Texas. She was involved in many civic organizations in El Paso including The Woman's Club, The Young Matrons and P.E. O. She was a member of Trinity-First United Methodist Church. In the early 1980's Morris and Martha Ann moved back home to central Texas. How she loved central Texas. Martha Ann enjoyed antiques and antiquing with her friend Natalie Risinger. They had many wonderful adventures antiquing and opened and ran antique shops in various locations in Central Texas. She was a member of Woodway First United Methodist Church. She loved dogs and had many throughout her life. Martha Ann was very proud and honored to be a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) Sterling Robertson chapter. In 2013 Martha Ann was diagnosed with dementia and moved back to El Paso to be closer to family.
Martha Ann was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 41 years Morris Parker Donaldson.
Martha Ann is survived by her sons, Robert Parker (D'Arcy) Donaldson of Ruidoso NM and James Howell (Mary) Donaldson of El Paso, TX. Grandchildren: Kristine Marie Donaldson of San Diego CA, Sean Robert (Veronica) Donaldson of Ruidoso NM, James Patrick Donaldson of El Paso, TX and great granddaughter Parker Renee Donaldson. Nieces Carol Furr Lea, Kathy Edwards Chasteen, Karen Kendricks and nephew Donald Kendricks; sisters, Joyce Howell Edwards and Judy Howell McClesky of Gatesville, TX.
The family would like to thank Dr. Louis Guerra, Dr. Radu Ciubuc, the staffs of Monte Vista and Royal Estates, Dania Sapien and staff at Golden Park Foster Home and Envision Hospice.
Donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, and the Humane Society or charity of your choice.
Martha Ann succumbed to her battle with dementia and passed away on December 25, 2016. She was a force of nature and epitomized the term "Feisty Red Head". She will be missed. Martha Ann was born to Robert Calhoun and Lena Jo McClure Howell in West, Texas on June 13, 1928. She attended school at West before moving to Gatesville, Texas in January 1944. She graduated from Gatesville High School in 1945. She attended Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth and Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Martha Ann married Morris Parker Donaldson in 1950 and they moved from central Texas to El Paso, Texas. She was involved in many civic organizations in El Paso including The Woman's Club, The Young Matrons and P.E. O. She was a member of Trinity-First United Methodist Church. In the early 1980's Morris and Martha Ann moved back home to central Texas. How she loved central Texas. Martha Ann enjoyed antiques and antiquing with her friend Natalie Risinger. They had many wonderful adventures antiquing and opened and ran antique shops in various locations in Central Texas. She was a member of Woodway First United Methodist Church. She loved dogs and had many throughout her life. Martha Ann was very proud and honored to be a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) Sterling Robertson chapter. In 2013 Martha Ann was diagnosed with dementia and moved back to El Paso to be closer to family.
Martha Ann was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 41 years Morris Parker Donaldson.
Martha Ann is survived by her sons, Robert Parker (D'Arcy) Donaldson of Ruidoso NM and James Howell (Mary) Donaldson of El Paso, TX. Grandchildren: Kristine Marie Donaldson of San Diego CA, Sean Robert (Veronica) Donaldson of Ruidoso NM, James Patrick Donaldson of El Paso, TX and great granddaughter Parker Renee Donaldson. Nieces Carol Furr Lea, Kathy Edwards Chasteen, Karen Kendricks and nephew Donald Kendricks; sisters, Joyce Howell Edwards and Judy Howell McClesky of Gatesville, TX.
The family would like to thank Dr. Louis Guerra, Dr. Radu Ciubuc, the staffs of Monte Vista and Royal Estates, Dania Sapien and staff at Golden Park Foster Home and Envision Hospice.
Donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, and the Humane Society or charity of your choice.
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