

CASTLE HAYNE — Mae Roy Swain McDonald, 84, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at NHRMC. Mrs. McDonald was a member of The Church of God.
She was born in Tampa, Fla., the daughter of the late Frank Rudolph Swain and Mary Magellery White Swain. Also remembered are her husband, J.C. McDonald; daughter, Kathy McDonald; son, Jay McDonald; and three sisters, Mildred Gardner, Edna Darville and Frances Gardner, all of whom preceded her in death.
Surviving are two daughters, Karen Boyett and Donna McDonald; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jeannine Kelso and Charlene Barnhardt; two brothers, Earl Swain and Larry Swain; as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Andrews Market Street Chapel. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m.Wednesday, March 1, at The Church of God. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to The Church of God, 246 Middle Sound Loop Road, Wilmington, NC 28411.
Condolences may be offered at www.andrewsmortuary.com.