Dorothy Claire Chandler McDonald
1934-2014
 
Dorothy Claire Chandler McDonald, surrounded by her 

family, went to be with The Lord on June 1, 2014. Dorothy 

was born December 26, 1934 in Dallas, Texas. After graduating

 from Highland Park High School in 1952 she attended SMU 

where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. 

After graduating from SMU in 1956 she attended Southern 

Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky where she met Roger McDonald. 

They were married December 21, 1957 at Park Cities Baptist Church

 in Dallas, Texas. Dorothy served The Lord faithfully as a beloved 

wife and helpmate, teacher, friend, mother and grandmother. Her 

dedication to her family was absolute. Dorothy loved The Lord, His 

teachings and the scriptures with her whole heart. She is preceded

 in death by her parents Herb and Velma Chandler and is survived 

by her husband Roger McDonald; her children Diane Timms and her 

husband Tim; Rose Mary Taylor; Cindy Stroud and her husband Greg; 

her grandchildren Brad Timms and his wife Jordan; Scott Timms and

 his wife Taylor; Martha Taylor and her fiancé Justin Wright; Claire Taylor;

 Leah Taylor; Tommy Taylor; Stephanie Stroud; Katie Mills and her husband 

Matt; Maggie Stroud; and her great grandchildren Tyson, Brooke, and Joshua Timms.
 
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 4th from 6-8p at Restland 

Funeral Home on Greenville Ave. in Dallas.
The funeral will be held on Thursday, June 5th at 2p at First Baptist

 Church Garland, followed by a graveside service at Restland.
 
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Dorothy's memory to 

The Friendship House c/o FBC Garland.