1946
2017
Carol Lynn McDonald, age 71 of Houston, Texas died on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, after a long battle with metastatic ovarian cancer. She was born on October 23, 1946 in Commerce, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kay and Leon Batchelor, Jr. Carol was a strong, loving, kind, generous wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to spend time with her husband and family, read a good book, sing in the church choir, take care of her garden, and play with her cocker spaniels, Libby and Mia. She is survived by her husband Jim McDonald, her daughter Kelly Kiser and spouse Eddie Kiser, her daughter Melanie Green and spouse Dre Berendsen, her step-son Paul McDonald and spouse Vanessa McDonald, and her grandchildren Noah Green, Ren Green, Max Kiser and Marley Kiser.
Memorial donations can be sent:
Lazarex Cancer Foundation, a National foundation helping give care, hope, dignity, and life to advanced stage cancer patients and the medically underserved.
925-820-4517; www.lazarex.org
PO Box 741, Danville, CA 94526
Memorial Drive United Methodist Church Music Ministries
713-468-8356; www.mdumc.org
12955 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079
Houston Cocker Spaniel Rescue
713-469-2414; www.houstoncockerspaniel.com
PO Box 9801, The Woodlands, TX 77387
"I will weep when you are weeping, when you laugh I'll laugh with you; I will share your joy and sorrow till we've seen this journey through." author unknown
Carol said this quote reminded her of her cancer journey.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Memorial Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery.
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December 9, 2017
Mindi Hugman
Our deepest sympathy to Jim and the family. Y'all are all in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss seeing Mrs. Carol in her garden and walk the puppies. All our love, The Hugmans
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