Betty Maxine McDonald daughter of the late Flora Burnice Carlton and Agabus P. Carlton was born in Advance, Missouri, on March 23, 1930. She departed this life at Southeast Health in Ellington, Missouri, on December 19, 2014, at the age of 84.
On September 24, 1949 in Piggott, Arkansas, Betty was united in marriage to Sidney McDonald and to this union six children were born. He preceded her in death on May 27, 2011. Betty was a homemaker and she enjoyed reading books, sewing and watching science fiction movies.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter, Linda McDonald, and one brother, Thomas Carlton.
Betty is survived by three sons, Larry McDonald of Redford, MO, Russell McDonald of Black, MO, Scott McDonald of Redford, Missouri, two daughters, Kathleen Smith and husband Tom of Redford, MO, Cheryl McDonald of Redford, MO, seven grandchildren, Jason, Suzette, April, Chris ,Josh, Nick, and Brooke. six great-grandchildren, Sydney, Victoria, Brock, Garion, Noah and Gracy, one brother, Glen Carlton and wife Connie of Centerville, MO, and one sister, Wanda Akins and husband Ken of Lesterville, MO. Betty will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.
Graveside Services: Sunday, December 21st, 1 PM at Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri