Carmen McDonald

Carmen Bowling McDonald, 88, of Jefferson, died Thursday, August 28, 2008.

Born in Tuscaloosa, Ala., she was a retired bookkeeper, and was a member of the Jefferson Presbyterian Church, where she worked as an Elder and church historian. She was a member of the Presbyterian Women. She worked at Brookley Field, Mobile, Ala., during World War II as an engine inspector, where she met her late husband, Harrison McDonald Sr.

Survivors include sons, Harrison McDonald Jr., and Kenneth McDonald, both of Jefferson; grandchildren, Morgan McDonald, Ken McDonald, Alicia McDonald and Kristy Gamble; and a great-grandchild, Kendall McDonald.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 31, at 2 p.m., at the Jefferson Presbyterian Church with Minister Michael Jarrett officiating. Burial will be in Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson. Serving as pallbearers will be Morgan McDonald, Ken McDonald, Austin Gamble, Jim Champion, Lynn Wood, Henry Doster and Danny Waters. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jefferson Presbyterian Church, 234 Washington St., Jefferson, Ga. 30549.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.