Mary Elizabeth McDonald, 94, of Sour Lake died March 3, 2005 at Lumberton Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Elk City, Oklahoma and has been a resident of the area since 1984. Mary will be remembered for her love of embroidery, and quilting. She also attended church and meetings faithfully.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Frances Harder and her husband Bill of Mabank; son-in-law, Ray Ballard of Sour Lake; grandchildren, Danny Ballard, John Ballard, Doug McDonald, Alecia Shirey, Kari Morrow; eleven great grandchildren and ten great great grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Spencer McDonald, Sr.; daughter, Paula J. Ballard and her son, Herbert Spencer McDonald, Jr.
A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2005 at Midlothian Cemetery in Midlothian, Texas under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday, March 5, 2005 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the mortuary.