Mrs. Frances Patricia Donald

Frances Patricia Donald, 77, passed away peacefully in her home in Conyers, GA on May 13th, 2024, with her family by her side.Frances was born January 3rd, 1947, in Atlanta, GA. She was raised in Decatur, GA and graduated fromGordon High School. She was married to her late husband, Tommy Donald, for 47 years. They raised twowonderful sons and had many adventures together as a family. Frances was always a hard and independent worker. She was taught from an early age a strong workethic and loved providing for her family. She worked as a data fulfillment coordinator in media andlogistics for most of her working career, for 54 years. She happily retired in 2019 to spend time with hergrandchildren and family. Over the last 5 years, Frances loved being able to travel, attend events, andenjoy time with family and friends. She loved the Lord and loved the singing of old hymns. She was anamazing southern cook and loved fixing homestyle meals. Frances also took immense pleasure inanything to do with plants and flowers. She was an avid gardener for most of her life and she loved having avariety of plants in her home. Frances adored her family. She was beyond proud of her sons and bragged on them every chance shehad. She cherished all of her grandchildren, and she loved spoiling them and spending time with them. Sheattended all their events from ballgames to plays and concerts. She was highly involved with her church family. She loved attending bible study and having fellowshipwith her sweet church friends. Her church family held a special place in her heart. Frances loved theLord and always jumped at the opportunity to serve. She loved to volunteer and be involved in missionoutreach projects. She especially loved being able to work in the church kitchen during luncheons andspecial events. Frances was preceded in death by her father and mother, Jesse and Pauline Ray, and her husband,Tommy Donald. Frances is survived by her brother, Ted Ray. Two sons, Ray (Krystle) Donald, Paul Donald, her grandchildren, Ansley, Jace, andRaylee Donald, as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.Frances was best known as Mom, Maw-Maw, and Aunt Frances. She will be remembered by hercontagious laughter, her strong love for her family, her flower gardening, and her famous cornbreaddressing and fried chicken. The memorial service to celebrate Frances’ life will be held on May 17th, 2024, at Grace Baptist Church at4:00 pm. 474 Crowell Rd Covington, GA 30014Plants or flowers can be received up until Friday 12:00 pm atSouthern Cremations and Funerals640 McGarity RdMcDonough, GA 30252