Elder R.C. Emanuel, Officiating and Eulogist

Interment following service in North Athens Cemetery, Athens, TX.

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Friday, October 9, 2015  10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Emanuel Funeral Home - Palestine, 1721 W. Oak Street, Palestine, TX  75801

Margaret Jean Alexander McDonald, affectionately known as Maggie, was born on April 2, 1941 in Jacksonville, Texas to Zelbert and Savoy (Roland) Alexander. She was the second of five children.

Margaret was raised in Church Hill, Jacksonville, Texas. She attended Fred Douglas High School and completed 12 years, she graduated in 1959.

She accepted Christ and united Church Hill C.M.E. Methodist at an early age and later united with Allen Chapel AME Church and worked in the church until her health failed. She held many positions in the church and was a faithful member. She visited and traveled to other churches. Margaret's number one duty was Head Cook.

Margaret married Albert McDonald.  This union was blessed with one daughter, LaTonya Tatum.

She worked her first job for 17 years at Cheerleader Danz Team and Mr. Fines for 15 years, she also worked for Athens I.S.D.

On October 2, 2015 in Waco, Texas, Margaret left her earthly body to go be with her Heavenly Father. She was preceded in death by her parents, Zelbert and Savoy Alexander; husband, Albert McDonald; two sisters, Mattie Ester Alexander and Francis L. Pierce; brother, Zane L. Alexander.

Those left with special memories are: daughter, LaTonya and James Tatum, Sr., Waco, Texas; brother, James and Rosemary Alexander, Arlington, Texas; sisters-in-law, Emma McDonald, Dr. Virginia R. Collins, Pearline Alexander, Lois McDonald, Enola McDonald, Erma Jean McDonald; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.