ELLERBE — Ms. Dorothy E. Hamm McDonald of Ellerbe, went home to be with her Savior Jesus, on Friday, April 30, 2021.
Ms. McDonald passed, at home, surrounded by her family, a month and a half shy of her 99th birthday. She was born to the late Samuel Edgar and Renie Boyles Hamm on June 18, 1922 in Surry County.
She was a devoted wife of 42 years to her husband, Walter E. McDonald, who passed July 30, 1987. Ms. McDonald was a homemaker and devoted Christian. She was a dedicated member of Victory Baptist Church, attending services regularly through Easter 2021. Â
She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Carrie Kiser, Hester Jenkins, Opal Hudson and Rachel Myers; and brother, Howard Hamm Sr.
She is survived by her daughters, Myrtle E. McDonald and Shirley (Wayne) Richardson, both of Ellerbe; grandsons, David Richardson of Ellerbe and Samuel (Tabitha) Richardson of Durham; great-grandchildren, Addison Richardson and Jeremiah Richardson, both of Durham; and several nieces and nephews.Â
A public viewing will take place on Tuesday, May 4 2021, from noon until 4 p.m. at Watson-King Funeral Home, 306 E. Franklin St., Rockingham. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 5 2021, from noon until 1:30 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church, 171 Clemmer Road, Rockingham. The funeral service will follow at Victory Baptist Church at 2 p.m. The Rev. Wayne Richardson and the Rev. Russell Edwards will officiate. The burial will follow the service at Ellerbe Cemetery on Millstone Road, Ellerbe.
Online condolences can be made at www.watson-kingfuneralhome.com. Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is serving the McDonald family.
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