Mrs. Helen Louise McDonald of Decatur passed away on Friday, September 18, 2009. She was ninety years old. Helen was born in Washington, D.C. Oct. 7, 1918. She was a long-time member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. She had been married to her beloved husband Mac for 50 years. Helen was a caring and selfless wife and mother. She leaves behind two daughters, Carol Lucas and Claudia Earnest; her sister, Jean Turner; five grandchildren, Brian Lucas, Amanda Darr, Troy Earnest, Anita Lucas, Carrie Tabb; and three great grandchildren, Morgan Tabb, Madeline Darr and Melanie Darr; sons-in-law, Dave Lucas and Tommy Earnest. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of A. S. Tuner & Sons with Dr. Gil Watson officiating. Interment, Arlington Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at A. S. Turner & Sons.
