Beverly McDonald Obituary
In loving memory of Beverly McDonald (Memphis, Tennessee), who departed this world on September 25, 2025 at the age of 73. Beverly leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Beverly McDonald to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Hargrove and Bessie Hargrove. She is survived by: her friend Beverly Elam; her husband Michael of Bev's Free Cakes; her friend Erlean Tyson; her children, Hope E. Walker (Mario) of Memphis, TN, Joshua H. Martin (Jessica) of Denver, CO, Justin C. Martin (VaShaundra) of Olive Branch, MS and Joy-Katherine H. Martin of Memphis, TN.; her stepson-in-law Bernard E. Coston, Sr. (Sonya) of Tyrone, GA; her stepson Walter W. McDonald, III of Tallahassee, FL; her children, Robert Bethel of Memphis, TN, Shay A. Brown-Park (Hunter) of Olive Branch, MS and Olubukola Odegbile (Abel) of Tallahassee, FL; her grandchildren, Bernard E. Coston, Jr., Cadence G. Martin, Jude M. Walker, Autumn L. Martin, Maréa J. Walker and Ezra J. Walker; her brothers, Robert F. Hargrove of Allentown, PA and Bradley W. Hargrove of Sharon Hill, PA; her siblings-in-law, Joyce Harris of Clinton, Shirley Evans-Bailey (Harold) of Memphis, TN, Shelia Walker of Macon, GA, Phillip McDonald (Barbara) of Dover, DE, Fred A. McDonald of West Virginia and Ronald McDonald of San Diego, CA; and her cousins, Albert Morris of Memphis, TN, Hanifah Giles of Dallas, TX, Samtra Devard (Leonard) of Delaware and Patricia Hines of Somerdale. She is also survived by loving cousins, nephews, nieces, and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Central Baptist Church (5470 Raleigh Lagrange Rd, Memphis, TN 38134). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memphis, TN 38116, To donate to Providence Baptist Church, you may either contact Deacon Shawn Peterson at (850) 528-8591 or you can mail a check to: Shawn Peterson, 719 Briandav St.
