Mary J. McDonald

Mary J. “Nana” McDonald, 92, of Evansville, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016, at West River Health Campus. She was born December 15, 1923, in Muhlenberg County, KY, to the late John Moses and Ruby Noe.

She was a graduate of Graham High School and Westside Beauty College. She was a hairdresser and worked at Wanda’s Beauty Salon for over 20 years. Her clients were like family to her. She worked out of her home until she retired at the age of 75.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Henry McDonald; five siblings; and her parents.

She is survived by her four children, Kaye (Bill) Villines, Sue (Stan) Word, Wayne (Missy) McDonald, and Joanie (Mark) Daywalt. Nana was blessed with 14 grandchildren whom she thoroughly enjoyed, Cindy Staples, Greg Villines,

Tami Wilke, Steven Villines, Derrick Word, Jeremy Word, Amy Wathen, David McDonald, Jenny Pearce, Amanda McDonald, Ryan Myers, Josh Myers, Adam Daywalt and Robin Daywalt; and 21 great-grandchildren with one more on the way. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her a lot of joy.

The family would like to thank the caregivers at West River for their patience and good care when it was not easy to do so. Thank you to the housekeeping staff and to all the nurses and techs for a job well done. Thank you also to her Gentiva Hospice team for their great care in her last days. Mom will be missed by many, but we are very grateful that she is now at peace and reunited with family that went before her.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, January 7, 2016, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by her nephew, Rev. Barry Noe, with burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may visit Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Thursday from 9:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.

Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.