Betty Lankford McDonald Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Betty Lankford McDonald (Albemarle, North Carolina), whose life came to an end on August 29, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Annie Pearl Atkins and Otis Gregory Lankford; and her daughter Lori McDonald Baysden (Harold McDonald). She is survived by: her husband Harold Lawson McDonald; her children, Carole McDonald Lewis, Dr. Hal McDonald, Nancy of Asheville, NC, Dr. Susan McDonald and Lyn of Charleston, SC; her grandchildren, A. D. Lewis IV, Christie of Charleston, SC, Elizabeth Lewis of Charleston, SC, Hillary McDonald, Nick (Leonardtown, MD), Dr. Lawson McDonald, Julia of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Eleanor McDonald of Lyme, NH, Sydney Baysden Spivey, Stephen of Raleigh, NC, Reilly Baysden of Raleigh, NC, Ashton Baysden, Andrew of Raleigh, NC and Harrison Baysden of Raleigh, NC; her great grandchildren, Miller Spivey of Raleigh, NC and Elizabeth McDonald of Fort Lauderdale, FL; her brother Bob Lankford (Margaret); and her cousin Diana Ambrose (Black Mountain).

Donations in Betty's memory may be made to First Baptist Church, Albemarle.