Amy Virginia McDonald, 56, of Rockingham, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 at Richmond County Hospice Haven.
She was born May 18, 1970, in Laurinburg, daughter of the late Roy Marshall McDonald Sr. and Patricia Long McDonald.
Amy was a loving and compassionate woman who dedicated her life to caring for others. She earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Richmond Community College. She worked as a registered nurse, a profession that reflected her natural desire to help and care for others.
Amy was always putting others before herself and was never too busy to lend a helping hand. She had a generous heart and was always willing to help anyone in need. Her kindness and compassion touched the lives of many and will be remembered by all who knew and loved her.
In her free time, Amy enjoyed reading and had a special love for animals. She was passionate about rescuing animals and giving them the love and care they needed.
Amy will be deeply missed, but her loving spirit, caring heart, and selfless nature will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Marshall and Patricia McDonald.
Left to cherish Amy’s memory is her beloved daughter, Reagan Brigman of Rockingham; brother, Mark McDonald (Jenny Wilkes) of Rockingham; nephew, Trey McDonald; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at McDonald Baptist Church, Rockingham, with Pastor Alex Perakis officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Richmond County Hospice, 1119 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Rockingham, NC 28379.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the McDonald family. Online condolences may be made at harringtonfuneralhome.com.
