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Obituary For Mrs. Lucretia Horne McDonald

Lucretia Cecilia Horne McDonald was born on January 5, 1939, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Cecil V. Horne and Annie Cora Hill Horne.

Preceding her in death include her parents, her sisters Eula Spivey, Carolyn Horne, and Gwendolyn Horne to whom she referred to as her “beloveds”. Also her husband, Lavester, Sr. and son Lavester, Jr. precede her in death.

Lucretia was a graduate of Richard B. Harrison High School and Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia. As an adolescent she attended Palmer Finishing School. Graduating from high school at the early age of sixteen and off to college at Hampton over 900 miles from home.

Upon her return to Blytheville, Lucretia became a schoolteacher, touching the lives of many for over 30 years. Though teaching was her job, being a funeral director was her passion. Regarding her passion, she often said, “When you love what you do, it is no longer a job, it is your lifestyle.

Lavester McDonald, Sr. and Lucretia Horne were married on June 5, 1960, and from this union, sons Lavester, Jr. and Cecil Vernell, were born. Lucretia loved her family dearly. She even expressed that her goal was to ensure that everyone felt that they were “her favorite”.

Mrs. Mac, as she was affectionately called by many, has been an awesome pillar and historian to our community as well as a dear friend and servant. She will truly be missed. Her hobbies were reading, especially the King James Version of the Old Testament, playing cards, hosting gatherings, and playing Scrabble and other board games. She also enjoyed baking cakes and sharing them with her friends.

She leaves to cherish her memory one son, Cecil McDonald (Dr. Christine Holt) of Blytheville, one daughter-in-law, Janet McDonald of Blytheville, four granddaughters Katryse McDonald and Kandace (Anthony Burton) McDonald of Blytheville, Michelle McDonald of Little Rock, and Cecilia McDonald of Desert Hot Springs, California, two great-granddaughters Kendah McDonald and Aeryse Burton, both of Blytheville and one great-grandson, Lavester Burton of Blytheville, one niece Tina Green of Atlanta, a devoted family friend Jaqueline Burton, a son Timothy Wilson, , her life-long best friend Maxine Ford all of Blytheville, cousins from Chicago, Illinois, and Carthage, Arkansas, family from Poplar Bluff, Missouri, her Kuykendall family, and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 9, 2023 from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. at McDonald-Horne Funeral Home, 1207 South Division Street, Blytheville and from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church 809 East Main Street, Blytheville.

Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 12:00 noon at First Missionary Baptist Church, 600 East McHaney Street, Blytheville where Reverend Odale Jones is the pastor. Superintendent Johnny L. Moore will deliver the eulogy with services of committal, and entombment in the Mausoleum at Dogwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the McDonald family is requesting that charitable gifts are made in her memory and honor to the American Red Cross or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mhfuneralhomeinc. or visit us on Facebook at McDonald-Horne Funeral Home.

McDonald-Horne Funeral is in charge of all services and arrangements.

Guest Book

With deep sympathy on the passing of Mrs.McDonald, May prayers and the love of family and friends, with Gods grace and mercy , bring comfort to you all during this difficult time. Much Love McDonald family. Danny Spicer and family

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Mrs. Mac will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was my Accounting teacher in High School, where she was always available with encouraging words. I remember leaving my job one day, returning to school for help with those spreadsheets. Mrs. Mac was still at school with a smile and such confidence in my ability to solve the problems. She has such a Beautiful Spirit!! To the Family... My Deepest Condolences. May God Bless and keep you in his care. Love , Angela Nichols Creggett and Family

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Mrs. Mac a beautiful soul, she was my typing instructor at Blytheville High School. She will definitely be missed and has definitely made an impact on many lives.. R.I.L Mrs.Mac To the family I'm sending my deepest condolences 🫂❤️🫂

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With the utmost respect and love for an Icon and pillar of society who has dedicated years of public service to the community ,You will be sorely missed. Bernard Peace and Family.

- Melanie Oneal

With the utmost respect and love for an Icon and pillar of society who has dedicated years of public service to the community ,You will be sorely missed. Bernard Peace and Family.

- Melanie Oneal

To the family of mrs.Mcdonald we want to express our deepest and sincere sympathy May God give you strength. Mrs Mac was a nice lady.From Bro Webb & wife sis Jennifer & family.Also our church family @ Church of christ Southside 1213 South faranklin st. Blytheville,Arkansas.

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Mrs. Mac was one of the best teachers I ever had. Such a great example to her students. Mrs. Mac taught all of us back in the day that we can have our opinions but we must respect others first. 30 years later, we need more Mrs. Macs in this world. Such a great woman. Scott Perry (as she called me, the good twin) Houston,TX

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Mrs. Mac was one of the greatest influences in my life. I will never forget my junior year in high school when she looked me square in the eye and said "Young man, you have no idea just how smart you are." That moment completely changed my perspective and God used it to propel me throughout my life and the career I have been so blessed to enjoy. She was very tough, but only because she often saw in her students that which we could not see. I thank God that she had the courage to bring it out of us. She was class and professionalism personified. She made a huge difference in the lives of so many people and she will be missed. On behalf of our family here in Virginia and our extended family in Blytheville, we extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers to the McDonald family during this difficult time in your lives. May God's peace, strength, and presence be with you today and in the days ahead as you mourn, remember, and celebrate the life of a person who meant so much to so many people including the Blankenship and Jones families. Glendell Jones, Jr.

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Mrs Mac will definitely be missed. There will forever be a void in the city of Blytheville and Mississippi County. My deepest condolences to the family and continued prayers in the days ahead. Michele Williams Echols

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Mrs. McDonald had a beautiful soul. I met her for the 1st time when she did my father's funeral and from then on she has held a special spot in my heart. So sorry for your loss

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Your mother brought encouragement to everyone she met. May you be comforted in the knowledge that she made a special impact on my life and the lives of so many. She will be dearly missed. My sincere condolences to you, Cecil and the rest of the family. Stephanie Logan Miller

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Your mother brought encouragement to everyone she met. May you be comforted in the knowledge that she made a special impact on my life and the lives of so many. She will be dearly missed. My sincere condolences to you, Cecil and the rest of the family.

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She was a wonderful lady. I still talk about the moments of having her as a teacher in high school. She was a great instructor and full of knowledge. My mom & her sister were really good friends. She will be missed, she told me so much about the history of Blytheville I will cherish it. Carolyn Logan-Herbert

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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