Margaret Elizabeth Donaldson passed away May 13, 2024, just 9 days before her 100th birthday. Born in Akron, Ohio, Margaret leaves her devoted husband of more than 72 years Leon (103) in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Margaret leaves sons James (Onnolee) of Green, OH, Jack (Teri) of Massillon, OH and daughter Janis (John) Ragsdale of Knoxville, TN. Also, very special “adopted” daughter Juli (Keith) Presley, also from Knoxville, TN.

Margaret leaves granddaughters Melissa (Luke) Burris of Akron, OH and Jacqueline (Kevin) Collins of Massillon, OH and grandson Josiah Donaldson of Tuscaloosa, AL.

Great Grandchildren Draven and Addison Burris (Melissa), Kalix and Arabella Collins (Jacqueline) and Leon, Penny and Walter Donaldson (Josiah).

Born in Akron, Ohio to Ervin and Frances Miller, Margaret was preceded in death by her brothers Robert (Jerri), Edgar (Bernaline) and Glenn (Ann).

Longtime residents of the City of Green, Ohio, Margaret and Leon were married October 14, 1951, at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Greensburg. Later renamed Greensburg United Methodist church, Leon and Margaret attended there for more than 40 years before relocating to Knoxville. After moving to Knoxville, they attended West Park Baptist Church.

Margaret was a loving wife and mother. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She had a a wonderful sense of humor and while a stroke affected her speech several years ago you never had to wonder what she was thinking by the expression on her face. She was a faithful Christian and was involved with several Bible studies over the years. She was a fabulous cook and you never walked away from her table hungry.

The family would like to thank Trinity Medical, particularly Dr. Randy Pardue and his nurse Julie for taking care of her over the years. Susan from Visiting Angels; Amelia from First Light Home Care; Adina, Tee, Markeesa, Sherry, and Abby with Amedysis; and Mobile Meals. As well as the many friends and family members who have visited and loved her over the years.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to either West Park Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN or Greensburg United Methodist Church in Green, OH.

Per her request, Margaret has been cremated and there will be no visitation at this time. The family will announce a memorial service and interment in the future.

Click Funeral Home is honored to serve the Donaldson family and invites you to view and sign the online registry.