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In loving memory of
Brenda Faye McDonald
December 5, 1951 - August 16, 2014
Funeral services for Mrs. Brenda Faye McDonald, age 62, of Livingston will be conducted at 3 p.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2014 from the First Baptist Church in Livingston with Bro. John Preece & Bro. Derek Parsons officiating. Burial will be in the McDonald Family Cemetery in Alpine, TN. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday evening from 4 until 9 p.m. & on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until time of services.
Mrs. McDonald passed away August 16, 2014 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. She was born December 5, 1951 in Putnam County to Velma Walker Ledbetter and the late Glenmore Ledbetter. She was an office manager at the Livingston Eye Center.
She was a member of the Highland Freewill Baptist Church, where she served as secretary for many years. She always enjoyed cooking for her family, spending time with her sisters, traveling, and spending time with her sons and grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Robert R. McDonald of Livingston, Tn.; mother, Velma Ledbetter of Livingston, Tn.; sons; Robert Scott McDonald & wife Misty of Livingston, Tn., Gregory Neil McDonald & wife Jennifer of Cookeville, Tn., & Jeremy William McDonald & wife Aspen of Cookeville, Tn.; sisters, Ellen Kennedy of Rickman, Tn., Nina Crabtree & husband Max of Livingston, Tn., Mildred Melton & husband Roy Hugh of Monroe, Tn., & Anita Ledbetter of Livingston, Tn.; brothers, Dennis G. Ledbetter & wife Susan of Livingston, Tn., Donald Ledbetter & wife Peggy of Livingston, Tn., & Gary W. Ledbetter & wife Dianne of Livingston, Tn.; grandchildren, Lillian Clair, Addison Grace & Robert Lee McDonald.
She was preceded in death by her father, Glenmore Ledbetter & brother, Freeman Dale Ledbetter.
Pallbearers to serve are Steve Kennedy, Jeff Kennedy, Michael Melton, Richard Melton, Brian Crabtree, Chris Ledbetter, David Ledbetter, Ryan Ledbetter & Alex Ledbetter.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Highland Cemetery Fund or the McDonald Family Cemetery.
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"I am so sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. She definitely was a wonderful person."
"Robert and family My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. A great loss has left a void in your life. Let the memories fill the space and help you in the days ahead. Peace Linda"
"Praying for the family."
"Robert, Velma, and Family We were so saddened to hear of the passing of Brenda. She was a beautiful person inside and out and she will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched and blessed. God needed another angel. Praying God will send His comfort, strength, and peace to you in the coming days. Thinking of you all with MUCH LOVE. God bless and keep you. Psalm 116:15"
"So sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. She was such a sweet and beautiful person. Lifting you in prayer as you get through this very difficult time."
"Praying for you and your family during your time of loss, Coach Mac."
"Im sorry for your loss"
"Sorry for your loss Jeremy, thankfully I am sure there are many memories to aid in grieving . Blessings to you and your family"
"So sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Brenda. We will keep you and you family in our thoughts and prayers."
"Brenda was such a beautiful person, loved by so many."
"Out thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this sad time and loss."
"Our condolences go out to u and ur family Robert u are in our prayers and god bless u and ur family."
"Just found out Brenda had passed. I'm so sorry, but we have to know that she is in such a better place. No more suffering. But it still hurts to have to loose a loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless each of you. I love all of you. Sue"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of loss. "
"Wonderful, beautiful lady inside and out. Love her so much."
"So sorry for your loss Brenda was such a sweet lady."
"Our thought and prayers are with you all "