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Our beloved mother, Carolyn Sue (Watson) McDonald, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on May 7, 2016.
Sue was born April 12, 1938 in San Angelo, TX to parents Bennie and Lucille Watson. She went on to graduate from Lake View High School in 1956 and to marry the love of her life, Fred E. McDonald, on August 18th of the same year. Sue and Fred spent many wonderful years together doing what they loved most, traveling the world and raising their family.
Sue is survived by her husband of 60 years, Fred E. McDonald. She is also survived by her children: Melodie McDonald of San Angelo, TX; Jeff McDonald of Cedar Park, TX; Genny and husband Jeb Henderson of San Angelo, TX; and grandchildren: Colton Henderson, Beau Henderson, Lance Henderson and Sarah Henderson, all of San Angelo, TX. She is also survived by her sister Peggy and husband Danny Ferguson of Horseshoe Bay, TX.; Nephews Jefferey Ferguson of Horseshoe Bay, TX.; Kiley Ferguson, wife Diana Ferguson, and great niece Savannah Ferguson all of Tallahassee, Fl. A large extended family and a special life-long friend, Delpha Edwards, also survive her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benny and Lucille, and one grandson, Hayden Henderson.
Throughout her life, Sue worked for the following local businesses: General Telephone Co., Wallace studio, Zales, Hollands, Hemphill -Wells, Continental Fidelity Life Insurance Co., and Paul’s Shoe Store. She was a friendly face to everyone she came across and never met a stranger.
Sue was a Life Master in Duplicate Bridge, an avid tennis player, and a member of The Garden Club. She loved people, and most especially she loved her grandchildren. She was front and center at every sporting event, stock show, presentation, or award ceremony to cheer on the grandchildren that she was so proud of. Sue also loved to entertain. She and husband Fred spent many warm summer evenings hosting friends and family in their backyard. She loved to cook for her loved ones and found such joy in making others happy. Her favorite time of year was Christmas where she spent hours baking her famous rum cakes and assorted cookies for those that she loved. Holidays and family meant the absolute world to her, and she always made Christmas time extra special for her loved ones. She was a dedicated caregiver to her husband, children, and grandchildren and always put the needs of others before herself. Her favorite birds were red birds, as she held them very dear to her heart and believed that they brought along good luck. Anytime a red bird is seen, Sue’s friends and family can be comforted in the fact that she is watching over them. Sue McDonald was a beautiful lady inside and out. She was a little bit of a firecracker, immensely classy, and had a warm smile that greeted everyone. She was loved immeasurably and will be missed by all of those who had the pleasure of knowing her.
A special thank you is extended to Dr. Conway, his staff, and to Hospice of San Angelo for all their loving care and attention.
A memorial service will be held Friday, May 13, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church with Rev. Ben Hubert officiating. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First Christian Church, the “Sue Barber Bridge Center,” or Hospice of San Angelo.