Jenny "Dolly" McDonald
July 04, 1937 - February 04, 2023
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Jenny "Dolly" McDonald
July 04, 1937 - February 04, 2023
Obituary
Jenny McDonald (Dolly) was born in Scarborough, Tobago on July 4, 1937. She passed away peacefully at home in Richmond, Virginia on February 4, 2023.
She was born to and preceded in death by her parents Arkwright McKenna and Lucille Edwards, her husband Edgar Winston McDonald, her daughter Sandra McKenna (Judy), her siblings Wilma Cromarty, Urah Joefield, Lenworth McKenna, Hilton McKenna and Andy McKenna.
Jenny attended Delaford Anglican School in Tobago. She met the love of her life Edgar Winston McDonald, and they got married on August 27, 1966. Through this union were born Lynette C McDonald-York (Carol), Jeanette McDonald (Della), Sandra C McKenna (Judy), and Maylene J McDonald (Janice).
Jenny was a professional housekeeper and meat processor in her adult life when residing in Trinidad. She relocated to the United States in 1989 and lived in the Bronx, New York where she worked as a Patient Care Specialist. In 1994 she relocated to Richmond, Virginia and was employed in Environmental Services at a local hospital. Jenny was very instrumental in raising her siblings after the death of her mother at an early age. She was very family oriented. She loved helping people. She was the life of every gathering. Her smile and personality filled the room. Jenny was a true definition of a strong woman.
She leaves to cherish: her siblings Rose Dalrymple (Donald), Victoria Rannie, Loinsworth McKenna (Marjorie), Erleen “Babes” Dalrymple, and Marlon McKenna. Many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in her honor to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Visitation
- Date & Time: February 13, 2023 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Rd N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: February 13, 2023 (1:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Rd N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Alzheimer's Association
- Address: 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 - (Get Directions)
- Website: https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=51079&51079.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=giving_google&s_subsrc=giving_google&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIo-m_7v-I_QIVzPXICh377A_bEAAYASAAEgJ_5vD_BwE
- Phone Number: +1(800) 272-3900
4 responses to Jenny "Dolly" McDonald
Agnes Mark Gomez says:
February 10, 2023
Gone but not forgotten. My deepest sympathy for the family and friends of Miss Jenny. May she rest in Paradise .Amen.
Nadeene Crowder says:
February 13, 2023
My deepest condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May she rest in eternal peace.
Anne Edwards says:
February 13, 2023
Della, Carol & the rest of the family, please accept my deepest condolences & sympathy. Oh! my cousin Jenny, gone but never will be forgotten. I’ll miss that beautiful smile & the warmth that you exemplified. May you rest well in God’s loving arms for he loved more.
Anne Edwards.
Heather Morgan says:
February 14, 2023
To my vivacious and beautiful tante Jenny. Shine in the glory of God.