Ernestine McDonald Obituary
In loving memory of Ernestine McDonald (Gulfport, Mississippi), who departed this world on July 9, 2025 at the age of 76. Ernestine leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mary "Sugar Pie" Conner James and Ernest James Sr.; her uncle Willie Smith; her former husband Eddie McDonald; her brother-in-law Michael Parker; her siblings, Ernest "Bubba" James Jr., Joseph "Pop" Conner and Oreda Conner Smith; her nephew Bennie Ingram; her children, Sherri "Missy" McDonald, Derek "Mac" McDonald (Melissa) of Gulfport, MS and Kesha McDonald of Gulfport, MS; her stepdaughter Sharuthai "Shirl" Robinson of Gulfport, MS; and her sisters, Velma James Lewis of Gulfport, MS, Barbara Conner Parker of Gulfport, MS, Annie Conner Davis of Gulfport, MS and Linda Conner Ingram (Bernard) of Thibodeaux, LA..
She is survived by: her grandchildren, Chrissy, Devyn, Sydney and Derek "DJ". She is also survived by five great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.
