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Lois Jane <I>Newman</I> McDonald

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Lois Jane Newman McDonald

Birth
Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA
Death
17 Mar 2011 (aged 78)
Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA
Burial
Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA Add to Map
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Jane Newman McDonald, 78, departed from this life and went to be with her Lord on March 17, 2011.

She was born in Faulkner County, near Greenbrier, on March 4, 1933.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband, William Dan "WD" McDonald; a son, James Kenneth McDonald; her parents, Ganer Lee and Pearl Blair Newman; two brothers, Russell Blair Newman and Ganer Lee Newman II; and three sisters, Hazel Newman Johnson, Pauline Newman and Betty Newman Ward.

She is survived by two sons, Jerry Dan McDonald and his wife, Rita, of Greenbrier, and Philip McDonald, of Shreveport, La. She is also survived by a granddaughter, Kristen Whittmore, of Lamar; a brother, Jerry F. Newman of Arkadelphia; and many cherished nieces and nephews.

During her life, Jane previously resided in Conway, Bossier City, La., and Hot Springs, and had lived in Greenbrier for many years until her move to Shreveport last year.

She graduated from Centerville High School in Faulkner County and attended Arkansas State Teachers College, now UCA. She was a gifted homemaker and loving mother, and excelled in the art of Southern cooking. Her home was beautifully decorated with art and antiques collected throughout her life. She also worked as an accountant for several businesses after her children were raised. A stunning beauty, she was known for her big smile and her bright personality. Throughout her life, she was deeply loved by her family and friends.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, with funeral services to follow at 1 p.m.

Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery in Faulkner County.
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-Log Cabin Democrat, 17 March 2011
Jane Newman McDonald, 78, departed from this life and went to be with her Lord on March 17, 2011.

She was born in Faulkner County, near Greenbrier, on March 4, 1933.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband, William Dan "WD" McDonald; a son, James Kenneth McDonald; her parents, Ganer Lee and Pearl Blair Newman; two brothers, Russell Blair Newman and Ganer Lee Newman II; and three sisters, Hazel Newman Johnson, Pauline Newman and Betty Newman Ward.

She is survived by two sons, Jerry Dan McDonald and his wife, Rita, of Greenbrier, and Philip McDonald, of Shreveport, La. She is also survived by a granddaughter, Kristen Whittmore, of Lamar; a brother, Jerry F. Newman of Arkadelphia; and many cherished nieces and nephews.

During her life, Jane previously resided in Conway, Bossier City, La., and Hot Springs, and had lived in Greenbrier for many years until her move to Shreveport last year.

She graduated from Centerville High School in Faulkner County and attended Arkansas State Teachers College, now UCA. She was a gifted homemaker and loving mother, and excelled in the art of Southern cooking. Her home was beautifully decorated with art and antiques collected throughout her life. She also worked as an accountant for several businesses after her children were raised. A stunning beauty, she was known for her big smile and her bright personality. Throughout her life, she was deeply loved by her family and friends.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, with funeral services to follow at 1 p.m.

Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery in Faulkner County.
-www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
-Log Cabin Democrat, 17 March 2011


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