Karla Francine McDonald, 67 of Eden, NC passed Sunday, June 11, 2023. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm, at Perry-Spencer Funeral Home, Eden, NC with the “Celebration Of Life” beginning at 1:30 pm.

Karla Francine McDonald was born March 5, 1956, in Washington, DC to Karl T. Foote, II and Westell Williamson (Foote). She departed this life on June 11, 2023.

Karla joined the U. S. Army July 20, 1979, until October 31, 1995, as a Telecommunications Center Operator and Staff Sergeant. She traveled to many locations while in the service. Of them, was Turkey, Germany, Belgium and Italy. She loved arts, traveling, crafts, gardening, music, tennis, bowling and trying different foods. Karla loved purple, taught knitting classes at the Eden Senior Center and worked for the Census Bureau as a Census Taker. Her thirst for knowledge lead her to return to school where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts.

Karla was also preceded in death by her son, Alonzo Foote.

She leaves to cherish her memory: two daughters; Kimberly McDonald of Eden, NC and Althelia Medina (Emanuel) of High Point, NC. Siblings; Cynthia Leak (Bennett), Cheryl Carter, KT Carter, Josephine Foote, Kurt Foote, grandchildren; Jaelen Rollins, Jakaria Rollins, Dasan Wright, Jaimie Haines, Josslyn Haines, Yamari Medina and Zavier Medina, 11 nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.