She was a housewife and of the Presbyterian faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Matthew Donaldson; her parents, Wills Jay Allen and Calis Virginia Trotter Raines; one grandson, Brian Holmes; a brother, Jackie Allen and a sister, Neva Jane Donaldson.
Survivors include; one daughter, Debbie Holmes of Monticello; one sister, Gail Shook of Monticello; two grandchildren Amy Gilbert and Chris Holmes; seven great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren.
Condolences(9)
Janice Dodson Ware
Hamburg, AR Sunday, February 26, 2012 Debbie, I am so sorry to hear about your mother...and I didn't know about Brian, either. I pray for God's comfort and strength in the days ahead. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.Sharon Shook McIntyre
Titusville, FL Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Dear Debbie and Family,Dear Gale and Family,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. She was always very sweet to me. I will continue to pray for healing and the sorrow to ease with time.
Love,
Sharon Shook McIntyre
Renee Hicks
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 14, 2012 She was such a warmhearted sweet beautiful woman inside and out. My heart goes out to the family. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!!!! She will be truely missed!!!!Rachel Trotter Holland
Stephenville, TX Saturday, February 11, 2012 Gail so sorry to hear about Vonnie. I remember talking to her a short while at our 1st reunion we had back there at the Park. She was such a sweet lady! My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.Cousin Rachel (Raye) Trotter Holland
Kathy Kelley
Monticello, AR Saturday, February 11, 2012 We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.Toni Minchew and Kathy Kelley
Vonda Colburn
Monticello, AR Saturday, February 11, 2012 Debbie and family I am very sorry for your loss. If you need anything at all just give me a call.Mandy Etue
Monticello, AR Friday, February 10, 2012 Aunt Vonnie... I am SO glad that Cass and I came by to see you a couple weeks ago. Who knew you would be gone so soon after that. We love you and will miss you. You are with the angels now and someday we will all meet again.Debbie... I am so sorry you are having to go through this but just know we are with you and you are in our prayers, If you need anything please don't hesitate to ask. Love you!!
Tina McClain
Nashville, TN Friday, February 10, 2012 Gail so sorry for the loss of your sister. May God bless you & help you during this painful & hard time in your life. You're in my thoughts & prayers.Crystal, Chris, Zoey, Abigail Holmes
Monticello, AR Thursday, February 9, 2012 Grandma,Your time on earth was a blessing and we love you so much!!! You will truely be missed!! We know that heaven gained an angel! You are now with papaw and Brian and looking down on us! Give them tons of love for us!!!
Mom,
We love you so much! I am so sorry that you are having to go through this. We will always be right here by you side.
Everyone is in our prayers! We love ya'll so much!!!!