She was born in Beech Grove, Indiana, on January 9, 1943. Hilda graduated from Manuel High School, and received an Associate's Degree in Business from Indiana Central University.
Hilda was married to James R. McDonald on November 21, 1964 in Indianapolis, and went on to become a loving homemaker.
She was a member of Bellevue Heights Church, and her passions revolved around reading, faith, her loved ones and family, and tapioca pudding!
Hilda is survived by her daughter, Jamie Roberts, and her son, Jeff McDonald; as well as her grandchildren, Ethan and Meghan Roberts.
She will be eternally loved and missed.