JoAnn McDonald

Feb. 21, 1936 - Nov. 22, 2020

MUSTANG

JoAnn (Foster) McDonald was born February 21, 1936, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to John M Jr & Clara Elizabeth Foster. JoAnn left this world into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at the age of 84. On June 1, 1952, Jo Ann married the love of her life, Tom McDonald, a marriage that lasted thirtyone years until his death in 1983. JoAnn was an Air Force wife for over two decades. The family moved around many times over the years, but JoAnn made each residence a comfortable and inviting home. She was an extraordinary cook, taught by her grandmother who raised her in Mississippi; JoAnn also sewed beautifully and made most of her own clothes as well as her children’s during her younger years. JoAnn was a homemaker during her children’s growing up years, but later worked for the State of Oklahoma Disability Insurance Department for 18 years. She also was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of Del City for many years, where she taught a children’s Sunday school class and she also sang in the choir. JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas M. McDonald Sr. She is survived by one brother, John M. Foster III and his wife Hilda, of San Diego, CA; her daughter, Sherry Walker and husband Lee, of Del, City, OK; her son, Thomas M. McDonald Jr. and his wife Janice, of Moore, OK; her daughter, Rachel Martin and husband Gene, of Mustang, OK; six grandchildren, Nathan, Ben, Amber, Mandy, Michelle, and Jesse; and five greatgr and children, lvy, Maddox, Caden, Greyson, and Brooks.

Those who knew JoAnn will remember her as a strong, feisty woman who loved her family with all her heart and who always put her faith in God. She will be greatly missed. A Visitation will be held at Ford Funeral Service Monday, November 30, 20 2 0 , from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A Graveside Service will be held at Sunny Lane Cemetery on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 2 p.m.