of England, AR
September 26, 1935 - October 31, 2018
Carole Anne McKenzie McDonald, 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all, entered her heavenly home to receive her crown of glory on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Born September 26, 1935, to Charles D. McKenzie and Gertrude Chaney McKenzie, Carole Anne was a lifelong resident of England, AR. She lived on the same corner for all of her 83 years with the exception of her years away at Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA). She finished college in 3 years and 2 summers in order to get back home to marry her high school sweetheart, Harold McDonald.
Carole Anne was the ultimate teacher, having taught third graders for 35 ½ years at England Elementary and England Academy. She also influenced the lives of many other children as a Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church where she also sang in the choir for many years. Carole Anne loved boating on Greers Ferry Lake, KFC picnics, trips to Eureka Springs and Branson, decorating her home for all holidays, cooking, and riding her bicycle around town while waving at everyone. But most of all, she adored her family. Her husband, daughters, and granddaughters were the light of her life. When people think of a genteel Southern Belle, Carole Anne definitely comes to mind. She never left home without her signature red lips, green eyeshadow, and dressed to perfection. She always had a smile and kind words for everyone she met and truly let the light of Christ shine through her.
Preceded in death by her parents, she is survived by her husband of 62 years, Harold McDonald; 2 daughters, Milicent McDonald and Rosalind Cheek; son-in-law, Scott Cheek; and 2 granddaughters, McKenzie and Shelby Cheek.
Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 2nd from 6:00 8:00 at Roller-England Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Saturday, Nov. 3rd at First Baptist Church, England, AR. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 201 East Haywood, England, Arkansas, 72046.
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23 Condolence(s)
Debbie Derden Cook
Sunday, November 3, 2019
I’m so very sorry for your loss. May God be your comfort in days to come!
Joy Jordan Lee
Saturday, November 10, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. McDonald was like a mother to me while I was growing up next door to her wonderful family. She was kind, generous, and very loving. I know she is talking to my mom about everything now in Heaven. God Bless You ALL. Love you all.
Cleo hogan
Friday, November 9, 2018
From the Hogan family , you all have our deepest sympathy and condolences. Mrs Carole was the sweetest person, she was also a joy to talk to her and her husband at the ball games...she will truly be missed...you all are in my Prayers!!
Natasha Scales Nelor
Friday, November 9, 2018
My prayers and condolences go out to the family! Mrs. McDonald was a loving, sweet, kind, gentle, friendly woman. She always had something nice to say and we always talked when I saw her at the games. To the family, stay strong and close. Let love be your guide.
Cindy Nipps Wilkerson
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Mrs. McDonald was the epitome of kindness, thoughtfulness and authenticity. She was an amazingly positive force dedicated to serving her family and community. I thank her for her example. I was blessed to be her student. She will be missed.
Cathy Wrathers
Saturday, November 3, 2018
She definitely was a wonderful woman. She loved her family very much because it was the heart of motivation. She taught her girls very well and one of their biggest supporters throughout her life, and that is something so big to have because only a few have that in life. May the families always find the peace and love she shared in their remembrance of her. And may God continue to bring you comfort during difficult times in life. Love you all and may God bless the family.
Judy Richardson
Friday, November 2, 2018
What a special lady that I will miss seeing prayers for her sweet family and I'm so glad that her life was so great she loved ever minute Prayers and peace Judy Richardson
Traconstia Bridges
Friday, November 2, 2018
You will be missed... Such a sweet lady😍😍
suzanne vick golladay
Friday, November 2, 2018
Thinking of the entire family as you remember your wonderful mother and my dear friend since I was 6 months old and she was 9 months. We went through many adventures together and I have been remembering with joy. God bless you all and enfold her in His loving arms.
Vicky James
Friday, November 2, 2018
Mrs. McDonald will be remembered as a kind loving Christian lady. Prayers for you all during this time.
Vicky James
Deborah Garibay
Friday, November 2, 2018
Prayers and best wishes to Harold and Rosalind and family. Carole was a beautiful person, I am very sorry for your loss.
Cecily Coffelt Bullard
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Harold & family members, I am so sad to have read Carole Anne's obituary in this morning's paper. She & I have been friends since our ASTC college days. I last saw her in front of Home Depot just a couple of months ago & she looked so happy & beautiful. I was wonderful to visit with her at the basketball games the last couple of years.
You all will be in my thoughts as you are making your daily adjustments to living your lives without her.
God Bless, Cecily cB
LaDonna Warner
Thursday, November 1, 2018
A wonderful lady and teacher with true southern grace and charm. Heaven truly gained an Angel and she will be greatly missed. Prayers for comfort and strength for the family. God's Blessings for you all.
LaDonna Warner
Lisa Sladyen Tipton
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Phill and I are sending many prayers to Mr. Harold, daughters
and granddaughters. Mrs. McDonald was Phillip's 3rd grade teacher and an inspiration to every one she came in contact with, always with a smile. Our sincere condolences.
Phill and Lisa Tipton
Donna and Ken Partridge
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Ken and I are so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms of love around you and your family during this time and bring you peaxe.
Love
Donna and Ken Partridge
Peggy Baker
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Mrs Carol Ann was my third grade teacher and was one of the sweetest people you will ever know .we weren’t just students we were family and she never forgot any of her students she always knew us by name wherever she seen us . The world lost a great lady and shining example of a Christian...
Cody Biggs
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Mrs. McDonald will be missed. I loved seeing her at every ballgame and around town. She would always remind me and tell everyone around her about the time I helped her and Mr. Harold at Home Depot and that I was a sweet young man. Praying for the family
Barbara Richardson
Thursday, November 1, 2018
I am so sorry for you loss. Ca
Valian Berryman
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
My sincerest condolences
Tony & Pat Dickinson
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
We are so very sorry for your loss. Carole Anne was a precious, loving lady and friend to all who knew her. Her sweet smile will be missed by all. Peace & Love to each of you.
Pat & Tony Dickinson
Patricia Carter-Lewis
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
One of the Sweetest, If not the Sweetest Teacher that taught at England Elementary. She was my Son's Teachers, and All Parents Loved her. When we looked at the list at the beginning of School to see which Teacher your Child would have, Parents would almost hold their breath Hoping to see their Child's name under Mrs. McDonald Class. Prayers goes out to Mr. Harold, His Wonderful Family and Mrs. Carole Anne England Elementary School Family.
Rick Hyde
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
A dedicated Christian, wife, mother, church member, teacher, friend. I had the privilege of being here pastor for almost ten years from 2001-2011. She will be missed. Praying for your family.
Don and Trudy Hughes
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to your family. She was a very special person. Always smiling and had kind words for everyone. May God give you comfort and peace at this time.