Hope was born on March 3, 1930 in Logansport, Louisiana. She was the 6th child of the late Maude and C.E. McMullen. Hope married the love of her life, Owen McDonnell on May 2, 1954. They celebrated 60 years of marriage before his passing in 2014.
Hope served as a Payroll Clerk for Commercial National Bank until 1967. After the birth of her second child, Hope stayed home to raise her children and helped manage the family dairy farm. She found great joy in supporting youngsters who participated in the Caddo Parish 4-H group by volunteering her time. Hope also served has a Caddo Parish Ward 6 Justice of the Peace.
After her children grew up, Hope returned to work at Rutherford House, until her retirement. She continued to be an active part of her family farm until last year.
Hope was preceded in death by her husband, Owen; parents; brother, Charles McMullen; sisters Ella Mae Williams, Maureen Glenn, and Yvonne Tucker.
Hope is survived by her children Owen McDonnell, Jr. and wife, Denise, and Joanne McDonnell Evans and husband, Marvin,; grandchildren Justin McDonnell and wife Erin, Daniel McDonnell and wife Michelle; great grandchildren Kaleigh McDonnell, Bennett McDonnell and Evelyn McDonnell. She is also survived by her sister, Billie Rogas; brother, Ray McMullen and numerous nephews and nieces.
A visitation for Hope will be held Friday, August 6 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Kinkaid Room at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, 8801 Mansfield Rd, Shreveport, LA 71108. A graveside service for Hope will be held Saturday, August 7 at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Keithville Church Cemetery, 6295 Williams Rd, Keithville, LA 71047, with Rev. Mike Stowell officiating.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Hope’s caregiver for last few years, Dawn Atkins and son Ethan. You did so much for Hope, and went above and beyond all expectations. She grew to love you and our family was so blessed to have you take care of her.
