Laura McDonald Obituary
We bid farewell to Laura McDonald (Gastonia, North Carolina), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 10, 2026 at the age of 85. Laura touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Laura McDonald to pay them a last tribute.
As Laura departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Laura. Though Laura may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Troy Hatley and Colene Hatley. She is survived by: her husband Harvey McDonald; her daughters, Sherri Welling and Terri McDonald; her grandchildren, Allison Smithers and Dylan Gray; her great grandchildren, Jameson Smithers and Noah Smithers; her brother Troy Hatley Jr.; and her nephew Kevin Hatley.
