Linda Elaine McDonald

1948 - 2017

Linda Elaine McDonald obituary, 1948-2017, Mesquite, TX

BORN

1948

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Grove Hill Funeral Home

3920 Samuell Blvd

Dallas, Texas

Linda McDonald Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 22, 2017.

Linda Elaine McDonald was born March 29, 1948 in Tyler, TX, and passed away May 20, 2017 at her home in Mesquite, TX. She retired from Navistar Financial after 33 years as a financial officer. Linda will best be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She loved cats, and greatly enjoyed the outdoors, camping and fishing with her family. She especially loved going on shopping trips where she would always find the best deals. Her great sense of humor and love of jokes; and her giving and thoughtful nature allowed her to easily make new friends. In a day where most people don't know their neighbors next door, Linda made the effort to meet and get to know all of her neighbors, and they knew they could depend on her if they ever needed anything.

Linda was preceded in death by her father, Louis Hayes.
She is survived by her sons, Earl Wayne Hopkins of Dallas, and Bryon "Bubba" Hopkins and wife Correna of Forney; grandchildren, Nacona, Presley, Wyatt, and Molly Hopkins; mother, Jewel Powers of Dallas; brother, Melvin Hayes of Mesquite; as well as many extended family members and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 24, 2017 from 5:00 to 8:00pm, and Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 2:00pm, all at Grove Hill Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Grove Hill Memorial Park.

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May 25, 2017

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Milo Bolton

Linda was dear to me. Going to miss her and being able to stop by her house and having coffee with her. She was true to the heart & knew all that was going on. So glad she's in no pain & able to see people she hasn't seen in a long time. You're an angel, love milo

May 25, 2017

Sandra Hopkins

Sorry for your loss Bubba & Wayne. I know you guys were very close. The pictures are great. I know she would have loved them.

May 23, 2017

Rena Brown

I will miss Linda. She was a sweet lady who thought of others before herself. She loved her family and will missed by all of us.

May 23, 2017

AMBER ALLEN

This is a shock. She will be greatly missed. She was an incredible grandma. I'm so sorry.

May 23, 2017

Alice (Gartrell) Hartnett

My heart is broken! I have such fond memories of Linda. She will be forever in my heart! My prayers for Aunt Jewel and Linda's sons and their families. My God Bless you all.

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