Joan Waters McDonald
June 9, 1943 — December 31, 2023
Lake Butler
Joan Waters McDonald, age 80, passed away on December 31, 2023, at Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL. She was born on June 9, 1943, in her beloved hometown of Lake Butler, FL, to the late Lonnie "L.V." and Georgia Martin Waters. She devoted many years of service to the Bradford County Sheriff's Department as a dispatcher, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of her community. Outside of work, Joan found happiness in gardening. Her green thumb was evident in the vibrant flowers and thriving plants that adorned her home. Tending to her garden brought her immense joy and allowed her creativity to bloom alongside the flowers she nurtured. Joan is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Dean Underhill; and siblings, Eloise Monds, Earl Waters, Alvin Waters, Mary Jane Waters, and Correne Stringer.
On January 8, 2024, friends and family will gather to pay their respects and celebrate Joan's remarkable life. Visitation will take place from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Archer-Milton Funeral Home. This will be followed by a funeral service beginning 2:00 PM. She will be laid to rest immediately following the service at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Joan is survived by her husband of 25 years, Peter McDonald; her children: Joan "Beth" (Bob) Boone of Lake Butler and Dale (Maria) Underhill of Starke; grandchildren: Jennifer (Justin) Hollingsworth, Samantha (Billy) Brooks, Dale Underhill, Athens Underhill, and Andrea Underhill; her great-grandchildren: Preston, Gracelyn, Tyrus, Rosie, Isaiah, Wesley, Ryker, and Benjamin; siblings: Ted (Jean) Waters, Robert (Pat) Waters, Margaret Stansel, Jeanette (Jake) Bielling, and Madeline (Mark) Richardson; and a host of extended family and friends.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home. 386-496-2008 www.ArcherFuneralHome.com
June 9, 1943 — December 31, 2023
Lake Butler
Joan Waters McDonald, age 80, passed away on December 31, 2023, at Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL. She was born on June 9, 1943, in her beloved hometown of Lake Butler, FL, to the late Lonnie "L.V." and Georgia Martin Waters. She devoted many years of service to the Bradford County Sheriff's Department as a dispatcher, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of her community. Outside of work, Joan found happiness in gardening. Her green thumb was evident in the vibrant flowers and thriving plants that adorned her home. Tending to her garden brought her immense joy and allowed her creativity to bloom alongside the flowers she nurtured. Joan is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Dean Underhill; and siblings, Eloise Monds, Earl Waters, Alvin Waters, Mary Jane Waters, and Correne Stringer.
On January 8, 2024, friends and family will gather to pay their respects and celebrate Joan's remarkable life. Visitation will take place from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Archer-Milton Funeral Home. This will be followed by a funeral service beginning 2:00 PM. She will be laid to rest immediately following the service at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Joan is survived by her husband of 25 years, Peter McDonald; her children: Joan "Beth" (Bob) Boone of Lake Butler and Dale (Maria) Underhill of Starke; grandchildren: Jennifer (Justin) Hollingsworth, Samantha (Billy) Brooks, Dale Underhill, Athens Underhill, and Andrea Underhill; her great-grandchildren: Preston, Gracelyn, Tyrus, Rosie, Isaiah, Wesley, Ryker, and Benjamin; siblings: Ted (Jean) Waters, Robert (Pat) Waters, Margaret Stansel, Jeanette (Jake) Bielling, and Madeline (Mark) Richardson; and a host of extended family and friends.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home. 386-496-2008 www.ArcherFuneralHome.com
Joan Waters McDonald
June 9, 1943 — December 31, 2023
Lake Butler
Joan Waters McDonald, age 80, passed away on December 31, 2023, at Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL. She was born on June 9, 1943, in her beloved hometown of Lake Butler, FL, to the late Lonnie "L.V." and Georgia Martin Waters. She devoted many years of service to the Bradford County Sheriff's Department as a dispatcher, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of her community. Outside of work, Joan found happiness in gardening. Her green thumb was evident in the vibrant flowers and thriving plants that adorned her home. Tending to her garden brought her immense joy and allowed her creativity to bloom alongside the flowers she nurtured. Joan is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Dean Underhill; and siblings, Eloise Monds, Earl Waters, Alvin Waters, Mary Jane Waters, and Correne Stringer.
On January 8, 2024, friends and family will gather to pay their respects and celebrate Joan's remarkable life. Visitation will take place from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Archer-Milton Funeral Home. This will be followed by a funeral service beginning 2:00 PM. She will be laid to rest immediately following the service at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Joan is survived by her husband of 25 years, Peter McDonald; her children: Joan "Beth" (Bob) Boone of Lake Butler and Dale (Maria) Underhill of Starke; grandchildren: Jennifer (Justin) Hollingsworth, Samantha (Billy) Brooks, Dale Underhill, Athens Underhill, and Andrea Underhill; her great-grandchildren: Preston, Gracelyn, Tyrus, Rosie, Isaiah, Wesley, Ryker, and Benjamin; siblings: Ted (Jean) Waters, Robert (Pat) Waters, Margaret Stansel, Jeanette (Jake) Bielling, and Madeline (Mark) Richardson; and a host of extended family and friends.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home. 386-496-2008 www.ArcherFuneralHome.com
June 9, 1943 — December 31, 2023
Lake Butler
Joan Waters McDonald, age 80, passed away on December 31, 2023, at Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL. She was born on June 9, 1943, in her beloved hometown of Lake Butler, FL, to the late Lonnie "L.V." and Georgia Martin Waters. She devoted many years of service to the Bradford County Sheriff's Department as a dispatcher, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of her community. Outside of work, Joan found happiness in gardening. Her green thumb was evident in the vibrant flowers and thriving plants that adorned her home. Tending to her garden brought her immense joy and allowed her creativity to bloom alongside the flowers she nurtured. Joan is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Dean Underhill; and siblings, Eloise Monds, Earl Waters, Alvin Waters, Mary Jane Waters, and Correne Stringer.
On January 8, 2024, friends and family will gather to pay their respects and celebrate Joan's remarkable life. Visitation will take place from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Archer-Milton Funeral Home. This will be followed by a funeral service beginning 2:00 PM. She will be laid to rest immediately following the service at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Joan is survived by her husband of 25 years, Peter McDonald; her children: Joan "Beth" (Bob) Boone of Lake Butler and Dale (Maria) Underhill of Starke; grandchildren: Jennifer (Justin) Hollingsworth, Samantha (Billy) Brooks, Dale Underhill, Athens Underhill, and Andrea Underhill; her great-grandchildren: Preston, Gracelyn, Tyrus, Rosie, Isaiah, Wesley, Ryker, and Benjamin; siblings: Ted (Jean) Waters, Robert (Pat) Waters, Margaret Stansel, Jeanette (Jake) Bielling, and Madeline (Mark) Richardson; and a host of extended family and friends.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home. 386-496-2008 www.ArcherFuneralHome.com
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