Margaret Inez Teal McDonald of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away peacefully December 26, 2024. She was born October 16, 1927, the daughter of the late L.E. and Jimmie Lee Windom Teal. A native of Carroll County, she grew up in the Mt. Zion community.

Mrs. McDonald graduated from Mt. Zion High School and the Carrollton School of Commerce. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for Atlantic Steel in Atlanta, Georgia. While living in Atlanta, she met the love of her life, Hubert McDonald, Jr. They married October 12, 1951, and had two children, Charles Scott and Sandra "Sandee" Teal. They raised their children in a loving home and instilled a legacy of faith and Christian values.

Hugh's engineering career led them to Savannah, Georgia, Charlotte, North Carolina, and eventually back to Dunwoody, Georgia. Inez was an avid supporter of her husband, as well as a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She had many admirable qualities. A member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, she attended services faithfully and also attended Sandy Springs Baptist Church. Her favorite hobbies were playing bridge with friends and singing all types of music, especially cherished hymns. An excellent cook and hostess, Inez loved to entertain family and friends in their home. She had a true gift of hospitality that made everyone feel welcome and at ease.

When Inez and Hugh became empty nesters, she decided to re-enter the workforce and was employed by Citicorp Mortgage. While there, she perfected her computer skills and loved preparing the company newsletter.

Inez is survived by her son, Charles Scott (Cheryl) McDonald; granddaughters Shelley McDonald (Harrison) Waller of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, Lauren Callaway (Brian) Nahodyl of Cumming, Georgia, and Anna Callaway (Jake) Karleskint of Kansas City, Missouri; great grandsons, Silas Rylie Karleskint and William Scott Nahodyl; brother, Dewey (Ramona) Teal of Carrollton; sister, Dr. Janice Teal, of Carrollton; son-in-law Kirk Thornburg; brother-in-law Troy Reeves, Sr.; sisters-in-law, Susanna Teal and Elizabeth "Libba" McDonald and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Mrs. McDonald was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert McDonald, Jr.; daughter, Sandra "Sandee" Thornburg; brothers James Teal, Jerry Teal; sisters, Lillian Teal Moore, Sibyl Teal Estes, Margie Teal Reeves, Berna Teal Burson, and Ramona Teal Johnson.

The family is grateful for the excellent care from the staff of The Birches on Maple, Brookdale Assisted Living, and Tanner Medical Center. The caregivers of Heaven Sent Helpers and Family Hospice also provided wonderful care and support for her entire family.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11am from the Chapel of Almon Funeral Home with Dr. Stephen Allen officiating. A 1 pm reception for friends and family will be held at Venue on Cedar, 809 Cedar Street, Carrollton, Georgia 30117.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

Pallbearers will be John Moore, Brian Nahodyl, Troy Reeves, Jr., Greg Teal, Jeff Teal and Kirk Thornburg.

Interment will be held in the Carrollton City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

Messages of condolence may be expressed to the family online at www.almonfuneralhome.com.

Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton, Georgia has charge of arrangements.