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Danell Baker McCormack passed away on April, 18, 2025. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in Eldorado Cemetery, and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Eldorado. She was born at home in Eldorado, Texas to Leslie L. Baker and Zeila Shugart Baker on November 5, 1928. She attended school in Eldorado, Tx graduating from Eldorado High School and attended Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX. She met A.G. McCormack while he was working on a “doodle-bug” crew in Eldorado and they were married in the First Presbyterian Church on November 19, 1949. Danell’s membership in the First Presbyterian Church was a very important part of her life as they raised their three sons Karl, Kyle and Keith in the church. She served as a Sunday School teacher, church treasurer and was an active member of the Women’s Circle. While the boys were in school, the McCormack’s never missed a little league game, football game, basketball game, track meet or band contest. She served as a room mother, helped with meals for school events and worked in numerous concession stands. Danell was a teller at the First National Bank of Eldorado for nearly 40 years. She loved to entertain and did a beautiful job. Known for her impeccable appearance, her shoes, jewelry and attire were always a perfect match! After she and A.G. retired, they delivered meals on wheels and remained active in the community. Someone once asked her why she and A.G. didn’t have their meals delivered and she explained that Meals on Wheels was for old people and they were not old! They loved traveling going to Colorado, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans and the Rio Grande valley.
Danell was preceded in death by her husband A.G. McCormack; son, Keith Russell McCormack; parents, Leslie and Zeila Baker; brother, Buddy Baker; sister and brother in law, Janice and J.T. Ratliff; and her aunt Ruth Baker. Survivors include: son, Karl McCormack; son and daughter in law, Kyle and Medley McCormack, and granddaughter, Ella; grandson, Cody McCormack and Kayleigh and great grandsons, Khoda and Gage McCormack. The family would like to thank Lou Ann Crowder for faithfully keeping Danell’s hair perfect. Shannon Alonso took care of Danell for over 4 years; the staff from Visiting Angels were so attentive and Gentiva Hospice personnel provided love and care that will always remembered!
If you wish to honor Danell’s memory, please donate to the charity of your choice.
Pallbearers: Mason Vaughan, Charlie Bradley, Clint Griffin, Mike Lux, Ray Willoughby, Michael Mertz
Honorary Pallbearers: Kerry Joy, Scott McGregor, Chris McCravey, Danny Crowder, Rick Sterling, Kirk Jones, Lynn Meador, Phil McCormick, Bob Lester, Jack Williams