Betty Ruth Yarberry Crawford McDonald, 77, of Carthage, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2010 at her home. She was born November 12, 1932 in Malta, Texas to Tobie Yarberry and Jettie Marie Williams Yarberry.

Mrs. McDonald was a member of the Central Baptist Church of Carthage. She was a life-long member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Auxiliary Gideon International. She was an Eastern Star member for over forty years. She enjoyed researching family history and created several books detailing her family genealogy. She was responsible for all the research for the historical markers for the Tennessee Methodist Church and the Tennessee Community Cemetery where she will be interred. She also enjoyed oil painting with many of her paintings decorating her home. She loved to share music and performed gospel music with the Unionaires in many nursing homes.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, August 30, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Tennessee Cemetery in Shelby County with Dr. William Everett officiating.

She is survived by:

Husband of 12 years, Bob McDonald of Carthage

Daughter, Debra Sampson of Gladewater

Sons:
Larry Crawford & wife Debbie of Carthage
Shannon Crawford & wife Sheila of Longview

Grandchildren:
Lindsey Sampson of College Station
Lisa Sampson of Gladewater
Dustin Crawford of Carthage
Kaycee Duckworth & husband Eric of Carthage
Samantha Crawford of Longview

Great Grandchild, Brylee Kay Duckworth, to be born in December

Brother, Tommy Yarberry & wife Virgie of Carthage

Sister, Sue Dempsey & husband Glenn of Carthage

Sisters-in-Law:
Billie Slaydon & husband Sam of Lufkin
Doris Keller of Shreveport

Brothers-in-Law:
Buddy Carroll of Louisiana
Roy Carroll of Louisiana
Paul Carroll of Louisiana
David Carroll of Louisiana
Billy Carroll of Louisiana

Also numerous nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by:
Husband of 29 years, Gerald "Tubby" Blane Crawford
Parents, Tobie Yarberry and Jettie Marie Williams Yarberry

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gideons International, PO Box 83, Center, Texas 75935, or PO Box 393, Carthage, Texas 75633.