Bessie Mae McDonald's Obituary
Decatur – Bessie Mae McDonald (Big Mama), 92, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
Bessie was born April 29, 1927, in Robinsonville, MS, the daughter of Lucy (Banks) Finney. She was a homemaker and member of St. John Baptist Church. Bessie married Willie McDonald and he preceded her in death. Also preceding her are her parents; brothers: James Davis and Welton Banks; two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Left not to mourn, but to cherish fond memories are her daughter, Leerean Williams, of Decatur; son, Tommie Lee McDonald of East St. Louis; brothers: Robert Banks of Chicago and Peter Banks of CA; sixteen grandchildren, and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Homegoing services to celebrate her life will be 11 am, Saturday, December 14, 2019, at St. John Baptist Church, 1602 East Moore Street, Decatur, IL, 62521; visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery immediately following the service.
Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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