LIVERMORE — Lexie T. McDonald, 93, a resident of Livermore, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at her home. She was born April 21, 1924, in Steele, Mo., the daughter of Lexie Steven Thurmond and Ada (Journey) Thurmond. Lexie attended school in Missouri.

On Feb. 24, 1946, in Doniphan, Mo., she married Elwin McDonald, of Jay. He passed away Jan. 5, 1997. She was a devoted homemaker and loved caring for her family and home. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, crafts, reading, card games and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her daughters, Janet Perry and her husband, Albert, of Littleton, N.H., Donna Keen and her husband, Gordon, of Livermore, Brenda McDonald, of Livermore, and Terri Coss and husband, Michael, of Bridgewater, N.J.; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and her sister, Betty Holland, of Roseburg, Ore. She was predeceased by her parents; husband; brother; and five sisters.

Messages of condolence may be sent to www.finleyfuneralhome.com.

Lexie T. McDonald