Obituary for Geraldine "Dene" McDonald (Furr)
Mrs. Geraldine “Dene” Furr McDonald, of Roberta Road, passed away with a smile on her face Saturday, May 9, 2020 at her home.
A family graveside will be Tuesday, May 12 at Carolina Memorial Park officiated by Rev. Steve Pennington. She will lie in state Monday, May 11 at Wilkinson Funeral Home from 9am to 4pm.
Geraldine was born July 13, 1927 in Cabarrus County to the late Cleve Monroe Furr and Vadie McClellan Furr. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Ernest Leonard McDonald, Sr, and by five brothers and sisters. Geraldine was a homemaker and a dedicated member of Roberta Baptist Church. At church, she was very active and was a member of the Mothers Class. Geraldine raised not only her children, but her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. And her cooking was legendary. She was known for her cakes, coleslaw, and chicken and dumplings.
Geraldine is survived by her children, Eddie McDonald, Shirley Hoggard, Leonard McDonald, Jr., Ramonia Kellis (Ray), and Gary McDonald (Sybil); 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren; brother Edd Furr, and a number of extended family members.
Memorials may be made to Roberta Baptist Church, 3301 Roberta Road, SW, Concord, NC 28027.
A family graveside will be Tuesday, May 12 at Carolina Memorial Park officiated by Rev. Steve Pennington. She will lie in state Monday, May 11 at Wilkinson Funeral Home from 9am to 4pm.
Geraldine was born July 13, 1927 in Cabarrus County to the late Cleve Monroe Furr and Vadie McClellan Furr. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Ernest Leonard McDonald, Sr, and by five brothers and sisters. Geraldine was a homemaker and a dedicated member of Roberta Baptist Church. At church, she was very active and was a member of the Mothers Class. Geraldine raised not only her children, but her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. And her cooking was legendary. She was known for her cakes, coleslaw, and chicken and dumplings.
Geraldine is survived by her children, Eddie McDonald, Shirley Hoggard, Leonard McDonald, Jr., Ramonia Kellis (Ray), and Gary McDonald (Sybil); 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren; brother Edd Furr, and a number of extended family members.
Memorials may be made to Roberta Baptist Church, 3301 Roberta Road, SW, Concord, NC 28027.