Margaret Alice Koon Donaldson of Sheridan, Arkansas was born June 29, 1915 in Grant County, the daughter of the late Henry Hillary and Sophronia Rebecca Puckett Koon. She was a Charter member of Hope Pentecostal Church for which she selected the name. Her dedication to her Lord and His Church was shown over and over through the years by her tireless devotion as a Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Church Secretary, Church Reporter, and past President and Vice President of the Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to all of this, Mrs. Alice was an inspiration to her family, her friends, and everyone she met.

Mrs. Donaldson died Monday, September 20, 2004 at her home at the age of 89.

She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Donaldson, Daughters; Jimmie Rae Hollis, Bonnie June Donaldson, Brother; Boyce Koon, Sisters; JoElma Swindal, Edna Crutchfield, Inez Harrington and Jewell Dean Koon,

Survivors: Sons: John Donaldson of Pine Bluff
Joe H. Donaldson of Sheridan
Mike Donaldson of Sheridan

Daughters: Mary Sisson of Fordyce
Evelyn McCool of Woodlawn

Brother: Raymond Koon of Sheridan

Sisters: Eula Ross, Ruth Stubbs, Faye Williams all of Sheridan

11 Grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren

Funeral Services will be Thursday, September 23, 2004 at10:30 AM at Hope Pentecostal Church in Sheridan with Bro. Walt Hollis and Bro. Hugh Pruitt officiating. Burial will follow in Lost Creek Cemetery. Visitation: 5-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Bro. Walt Hollis, Roger Dunigan, Ed Dunigan, Steve Hollis, Vince Donaldson, Bobby Donaldson, Philip Donaldson and Joey Donaldson.
Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870)942-1306. Www.memorialgardenssheridan.com