Delorise Ann McDonald, age 74, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on September 23rd, 2017. Ann was born September 15th, 1943. She retired from Carrier Corporation after 22 years. Ann was a friendly, outgoing person who could strike up a conversation with anyone. She loved nature, reading, and playing “Dark Cloud”, her favorite video game. She especially loved her grandchildren and the time that she spent with them.
Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and Pauline Anderson, sister Virginia Arwood, and brother Earl Arwood. Ann is survived by her son and his wife, Greg and Lisa McDonald. She is also survived by her sister, Mae Lee, and special niece, Robin Mitchell, who lovingly cared for her in her last year. Her grandchildren Chris, Sarai, and Stephen McDonald, whom she loved with all of her heart, will miss her greatly. She also had several great-grandchildren and nieces, and nephews.
A celebration of life memorial will be held at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church, 8807 Pleasant Hill Rd., on Friday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m.