Karla Francine McDonald Obituary in Madison at Perry-Spencer Madison

Obituary For Karla Francine McDonald

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.

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Prayers and Condolences to the McDonald and Foote families on behalf of the Chestnut's and Bradley families! Karla was a wonderful family member! Her friendiness,laughter and sense humor will always be remembered!

My condolences to Kurt Foote and family. I am so sorry for your loss. 🙏🏽❤️ Tracy Dillard Cousins

To the Foote family, I am sorry to hear about your loss, I will keep you all in prayer. Portia Neal Strong

I remember meeting Karla when I was set up doing a community screening for Rockingham Chiropractic Center at Tractor Supply in Eden on the morning of April 30, 2021. Her personality won me over immediately as she talked about her military experience and then how she had moved back to Eden to care for mother who had since passed away. I saw a beautiful blend of a tough exterior with a tender heart in Karla. She ended up signing up to come in for an evaluation as she used to go to a chiropractor and believed in it and she definitely preferred the holistic approach to healthcare. Our chiropractic family fell in love with her the first day she came in! Her sarcasm and sense of humor made our days better! We didn't hear her complain even when we knew she wasn't feeling the best, especially the last several months. We're so honored to have had her in our family for over 2 years and I'm thankful I was ironically set up at the store that day to meet her and that I got to hug her when she came in to get adjusted about a month ago!!!