Evelyn McDonald, 89, passed away on August 10, 2012 in Auburndale due to heart failure. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia on July 19, 1923 to Luther and Ethel Childress. At 18 she joined the Woman’s Army Corp and is a WWII veteran. She and her late husband, Jack, were both members of Dundee Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna Reid of Newport News, VA, a son, Paul Sesler (Sandy) of Sarasota, FL, a sister, Fran Spinks (Chet) of Winter Haven, FL, two brothers, Marvin Childress of Fairfield, CA, and Wayne Childress of Highpoint, NC, 3 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be Monday, August 13 from 6-8 pm and a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 14 at 11 am. Both will be held at Ott-Laughlin in Winter Haven. Burial will follow at Mansion Memorial Park in Ellenton, FL.