Martha E. “Betty” McDonald

November 20, 1940 – October 17, 2026

Betty was born November 20, 1940, to Dolph and Minnie (Smith) Combs in Garrett, Kentucky.

She married her husband, Jim McDonald on June 30, 1959, in Corunna, Indiana. They’ve been married 67 years. They had four children in which she became a stay-at-home mom to.

Betty loved spending time with her family, her dogs, cooking, Bingo, watching westerns and crocheting. She attended Independent Full Gospel Church in Ashley.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Dolph and Minnie Combs; her son, Greg McDonald; a brother, Rodney Combs; a sister, Loucille Combs; a granddaughter, Heather Slone; and a great-granddaughter, Mattison Grace.

She is survived by her husband, Jim McDonald of Waterloo; two brothers, Butch (Sheryl) Combs of Michigan and John (Helen) Combs of Oklahoma; a daughter, Becky (Terry) McKnight of Waterloo; a son, Curt McDonald of Waterloo; a daughter, Michelle (Rich) Phillips of Waterloo; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a great great-grandchild.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Independent Full Gospel Church, 1302 South Gonser Ave., Ashley.

Funeral services will also be on Thursday beginning at 2 p.m. at the church with Pastor Sam Weimer officiating.

Burial will follow in Fairfield Cemetery near Corunna.

Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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