Mrs. Charlotte McDonald, age 78, Jonesborough, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born July 18, 1942 in Kingsport, TN, the daughter of the late Charles & Dorothy Howard Sivert.
She was a member of Jonesborough Presbyterian Church.
Charlotte’s survivors include her husband of 49 years, 11 months and 1 day, Robert McDonald of Jonesborough and their children: Jonathan (Marie) Sivert of Las Vegas, NV, daughter Lisa (Melanie) McDonald of Geneva, OH, and Benjamin (Jennifer) McDonald of Winston-Salem, NC. She is also survived by her sister Lucy (John) Wilcox, five grandsons: Sebastian, Bazzle, Aiden, Dean and Kahler, niece Kimberly (Ronnie) Peters and nephew Michael (Lisa) Sivert in addition to multiple cousins in this area and in New England. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert (Bobby) Sivert, and nephew, Jason Price.
Charlotte enjoyed working with children. She was a kindergarten teacher for a child care center in Ohio and volunteered at Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church. Most recently, Charlotte was Vice President and Corporate Secretary for McDonald & Associates, Inc. a business she and Robert ran. She previously performed accounting, control functions and retail sales. Her favorite position was Diamond Sales Consultant. She loved helping people find the right gem.
Charlotte enjoyed travel both in the United States and Europe while she and her family lived in the United Kingdom. Once, she managed to stand within the heavily guarded gates at Buckingham Palace in London, UK, to ask for directions. She enjoyed date night on Friday at Giuseppe’s in Kingsport, TN.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home. Rev. Allen Huff will officiate. Funeral services will be available live on youtube.com at the Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home channel. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Tuesday prior to the service.
Interment services will be conducted 1:00 pm Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Mountain Home National Cemetery. The procession will begin at 12:30 from Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Aiden McDonald, Dean McDonald, Kahler McDonald, Ronnie Peters, Michael Sivert and Payton Sivert.
I always enjoyed meeting and talking to Charlotte when she and Bob came to Knoxville while he was doing consulting workâ€"it was obvious she loved traveling with him and she was so pleasant to talk to. I loved hearing about her travels and her family. She will be missed, that’s for sure. My prayers and deepest sympathy to this special family.
Sorry to hear Bob. Our sympathies to you and the family.
I WAS BLESSED TO HAVE WORKED WITH CHARLOTTE FOR 10 YEARS AND OUR FRIENDSHIP CONTINUED AFTER THAT. SHE WAS A
SWEET AND LOVING WOMAN WHO THOUGHT OF OTHERS BEFORE HERSELF. ALTHOUGH SHE WAS VERY BEAUTIFUL , PEOPLE
CALLED HER A LOOK ALIKE ELIZABETH TAYLOR, SHE WAS MOST HUMBLE . I REMEMBER WHEN SHE MET BOB, AND FELL IN
LOVE WITH HIM INSTANTLY. THANK YOU BOB, FOR BEING A WONDERFUL HUSBAND TO HER. SHE MADE A HUGE DENT
IN MANY LIVE, INCLUDING MINE. MEMORIES OF HER ARE SWEET.
Bob, so sorry to hear of Charlotte's passing. I wish you peace, solace and the comfort of the Lord's arms during this difficult time.
03/30/2021
Tim Winter and Karen Earing-Winter
Bob, Karen and I share Christian Sympathies with you and your family. You were an amazing care giver for Charlotte. You were both very blessed to have each other. God bless you!
03/29/2021
Shirley Hubbard
I knew Mrs. Charlotte when she volunteered at Sulphur Springs childcare where I worked. She loved the children and they loved her. She often talked about her children with so much pride. Sorry for your loss. Prayers for her family.
03/29/2021
Carolyn Arwood
I knew Charlotte and Bob through many years of trading at West Towne Pharmacy. They were always friendly and a sweet couple. Didn't get to see Charlotte for several years due to sickness. She will be greatly missed.
03/28/2021
Melissa Nastoff Longworth
Bob, Jonathan, Lisa, Ben and families,
Sending my love and sympathy to all of you. I have many fond memories from years ago when we were neighbors. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace Charlotte. Love, Melissa
03/28/2021
Pat and JoAnn Simpson.
We are sorry to hear about Charlotte.Prayers for you and your family.
03/27/2021
Jack and Teri Kagy
We are so sorry for your loss. Charlotte was fun to talk to.
