Donna Lou Blackburn Mccahon

Donna Lou Blackburn McCahon December 11, 1922 November 23, 2011 Donna McCahon, affectionately known as "Donnie," passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 23, 2011, surrounded by loved ones at St. Catherine's Center. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 29, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Donnie was the eighth of 13 children born to Prince John and Bessie Mae Blackburn on December 11, 1922, in Franklin, Texas. She grew up in Waco, attended Waco schools and graduated from Waco High School in 1941. She married Fred C. McCahon in 1942, and they had two sons, Fred C. "Mac" McCahon, III, and Robert Michael "Bob" McCahon. Donnie lived with her husband and sons in Houston until the passing of her husband, and then moved to Waco in 2004 with her son, Bob. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a most loving, kind, and giving woman who lived by the Scripture daily. She loved spending time with her family and friends and truly lived out her faith. Those who knew Donnie will remember her for her joyful laughter and for being a true example of generosity and goodness to everyone around her. Donnie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons; eight brothers; and two sisters. She is survived by her granddaughter, Crystal Espinoza and husband, Noah; her sisters, Jewel Copeland and husband, Newman, and Mary Soules and husband, Fred; and many much-loved nieces and nephews. Her honorary pallbearers will be her nephews. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Bond Browder and her precious caretakers at St. Catherine's Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Providence Hospice or a charity of your choice. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey