Zeola Everett

Donald

Proverbs 31:26-28

"She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her."

Zeola Everett Donald, affectionately known as MoDear, was born on June 5, 1927 in Gilbertown, Alabama.  Her parents are the late Sampson Everett and Lila Johnson Everett.

Upon moving to Jackson, Alabama, she joined Mount Olive Number Two Baptist Church. She served faithfully as a Deaconess, Sunday School student and Missionary.  Presently she was Mother of Mount Olive. As a living testimony, she attested to the goodness of God.

Zeola met and married the love of her life, the late Willie Donald.  To this union, fourteen children were birthed.  She was a loving and precious wife, mother, and grandmother.

Modear was heard at least three times a day demonstrating her Godly character before her family. In addition to asking God to "bless this food we are about to receive", before each meal, she quoted Psalm 19:14: "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord my strength, and my redeemer."

She worked as a domestic homemaker for many years. She loved God, family, music, and people.  She enjoyed cooking and always looked forward to family time. She was an excellent mentor. The work that she has done, the service that she has given, and the lives that she touched certainly speaks for her.

On March 31, 2021, at home surrounded by loved ones, Zeola transitioned from Earth to Glory.  She finished her life's course.  She was preceded in death by three sons and five grandchildren.

Cherishing loving memories of such a virtuous woman…Sons:  (The Donald Crew) --- Willie James, Willie Sampson (Mary), Latham (Charlotte), Dennis (Deborah), Jerry (Barbara), Curtis (Carol), David (Lisa) and Alfred (Daisy); Daughters:  Lila (Johnny) Chapman, Lee Helen (Willie) Coleman, Laura Donald, and Betty (Valentino) Washington; 48 grandchildren; 109 Great-Grandchildren; and 63 Great-Great Grandchildren; she is cherished by a host of other relatives, extended family, and numerous friends.

Viewing Friday, April 9, 2021; 3pm until 6pm at Andrews Funeral Home; viewing Saturday, April 10, 2021, 10am until the 11am service at Jackson High School Auditorium, 324 Stanley Drive, Jackson, AL; Elder Dennis Donald, Eulogist and son of Mrs. Donald. The interment ceremony will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Center Street, Jackson, AL. Due to COVID-19 a repast will not be held. Facial covering is mandatory and social distancing will be implemented at all observances.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com .