Zelma McDonald's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2025 in Dayton, Ohio

Zelma McDonald

May 17, 1959 - September 26, 2025 (66 years old)

Dayton, Ohio

Zelma McDonald's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2025 in Dayton, Ohio

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Zelma McDonald

May 17, 1959 - September 26, 2025 (66 years old)

Dayton, Ohio

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Zelma McDonald Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on September 26, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Zelma McDonald of Dayton, Ohio. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Murphy and Julia Murphy; her brothers, Willie Sr., Edward, Eddie Sr. and Robert Murphy Sr.; her niece Damionna Goodall; her parents-in-law, Oyama and Barbara McDonald; and her nephews, Edward Jr. and Ronnie Thompkins.

She is survived by: her husband Jimmy McDonald; her children, Eddie, Yaunta, Antonio Sr., Ruthie and Lynn; her grandchildren, Diamond, Antonio Jr., Alicia, Terri, Lynetta, Dontae, Mareionna, Marshea, Amari, Angel, Xayden, Braylee, Aniyah, Marquez, Tre and Dream; her siblings-in-law, Brenda, Diane Murphy, Amanda (Jerry), Marilyn (Willie Jr.), Olivia, Michael (Bernice), Irvin (Contessa) and Fred (Paula); her close friends, Valeria (Kent), Lisa and Bonnie; and her nieces and nephews, Willie Jr., Robert Jr., Tico, Ryan, Antwan, Rhonda, Keisha, Denise, Roshell, William, Shawnda, Cheral and Kendria Morris.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thomas Funeral Home



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Oct 10

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Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church
5301 Olive Rd, Trotwood, OH 45426

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Oct 10

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Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church
5301 Olive Rd, Trotwood, OH 45426

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