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Dorothy McDonald

June 19, 1932 — July 27, 2024

Sweetwater

Dorothy Mai Gallaher McDonald, born June 19, 1932, passed away on July 27, 2024, in Sweetwater, TN. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many.  Dorothy was a kind and generous soul who always put others before herself. Her spirit and unwavering desire for peace and love touched the lives of everyone she met.  

Dorothy was a rock and best friend to her daughter, Connie Cooper and a proud member of the Charlotte Heights Church of Christ Community. Her legacy of compassion and care will live on through all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Mrs. McDonald is preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Sadie Gallaher, her son Jimmy James Johnson Jr., sisters Margie Stafford and Lorene Moore, her first husband Jimmy James Johnson Sr., and her second husband Billy Gene McDonald.

Dorothy leaves behind a loving family including her daughter Connie Lynn Johnson Cooper; grandchildren Natalie Johnson Owens (Josh), John Reid "JC" Cooper Jr. (Emily), James Sherman "Bubba" Cooper; great-grandchildren Hunter Lee Owens, Hudson Asher Owens, Elsie Mae Cooper; brother Hershel Carrol Gallaher; sister Darlene Gregory.

Services to honor and celebrate Mrs. McDonald's life will be held at the West Harpeth Funeral Home in Nashville. Visitation will take place on Sunday, August 4th from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Monday, August 5th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The funeral service will commence at 1:00 PM with Daryl Demonbreun officiating, followed by interment at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens at 2:30 PM.  Pallbearers will include John "JC" Cooper, James Cooper, Marshall Johnson, Josh Owens, Hunter Owens, Hudson Owens.

Dorothy Mai McDonald will be deeply missed but never forgotten. May she rest in peace knowing that her love continues to live on in the hearts of those she touched throughout her remarkable life.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Sunday, August 4, 2024

3:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

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Visitation

Monday, August 5, 2024

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Central time)

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Funeral Service

Monday, August 5, 2024

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)

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Interment

Monday, August 5, 2024

2:30 - 3:30 pm (Central time)

Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens

9090 Hwy. 100, Nashville,

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