Daisy Mae McDonald 1938-2024
Daisy Mae McDonald, a cherished 40 year resident of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away with her family by her side peacefully in Dallas, Texas on December 1, 2024 at the age of 86. She was born on February 6, 1938, in Livingston, Louisiana where she spent her early years with her 12 brothers and sisters. Her journey led her to Irving, Texas where she raised a family, worked for The Drawing Board Company before relocating to Shreveport in 1983. Daisy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother throughout her life.
Daisy is survived by sister Violet Ellis and brother Buster McDonald, sons Keith Bankston (grandchildren Kristie, Dustin and Jeanette, great-grandchildren Cameron, Tucker, Kayla and Donald and great-great-grandchildren McKenna, Audrey and Raelynn) and Kendall Bankston his wife Riz (grandchildren Derrick and great-grandchild Christopher) and daughters Rhonda Morgan her husband Scott (grandchildren Matthew and Alexis and great-grandchild Brendan) and Shirl Burris her husband Mark (grandchild Wrigley) Who will forever cherish her memory and the legacy of love she leaves behind. Her presence will be deeply missed, but her spirit will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her.
A celebration of Daisy’s life will be held at the New Beginnings Church, 9768 Florida Blvd, Walker, Louisiana on Monday December 9, 2024 at 10a-12p where family and friends are invited to honor her memory and joy she brought into their lives. Interment to follow at Red Oak Cemetery, Livingston, Louisiana. Daisy Mae McDonald will be remembered as a beacon of love and compassion, whose life was a testament to the power of kindness and community.
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linda hurst tedesco
December 7, 2024 at 7:11 pm
daisy was my first cousin and she was one of the sweetest people you would meet…we both lived in shreveport and had talked at her produce stand for
years before we found out my mother and her dad were brother and sister…she worked hard supplying a lot of shreveport with the best watermelons,
cantaloupe, peas, beans, honey supplied by a neighborhood friend…her tomatoes were the best.. her husband and she became friends of ours, before we knew we were kin…we shared some of their sorrows along the way and it was wonderful when i found out she was actually my cousin.. she smoked and i am allergic to smoke so we would stand outside of her house to talk.. when she told me she had been falling and was going to texas, i was sad, but happy to know she would be with her daughters. i never met them or her son who lived in livingston, but am sure glad to have met one of my dearest and oldest cousin so late in both our lives.. our prayers are with her daughters and son…we wish you well…. ted, linda hurst tedesco and family
Anna Lynn Rowe
December 6, 2024 at 3:02 pm
Aunt Daisy, you and mom were thicker than thieves you were too, but one. The many hours we sat and talked but more laughing until we wet our pants than anything, then the tears I shed listening to the pain your children endured over a course of a life time. You was the best sister that my mom could ever have and (Banky) Keith has the kindest and biggest heart of all I say this because I have been closer to him than your other children. However they all are fine people you raised good kids that turned into fine adults.
To, Rhonda, Shirl,Kendal,Keith, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother your heart will have a void forever, I know mine does.
I love you all very much and my prayers are with you all, may God protect and guide you through these rough days.
Love Lynn Rowe