Gladys Florene McDonald, (Flo) 89, went to join her Lord and Savior on February 15, 2024. She was born April 8, 1934, to the late Norman Hockenbrock and Beulah Clotfelter Hockenbrock. Flo was a graduate of Greenwood High School in Millerstown, PA. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years Max E McDonald Sr., they enjoyed traveling on mission trips and visited such places as Africa, Australia, China, Egypt, and Antarctica. She was an avid fan of Penn State football and the Philadelphia Phillies. In her free time, she loved to crochet with her friends and ladies from the church.
Surviving are her two sons, Max Jr. (Wanda) of Grantville; James D. (Cathy) of Lancaster; a brother Richard of California; sister-in-law Lorraine of Liverpool; 5 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren and multiple nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Mt. Zion Methodist Church, 4685 Mt. Zion Dr., Enola, Pa 17025.
The Sullivan Funeral Home is honored to serve the McDonald family.
4 comments on “Gladys Florene (Flo) McDonald”
Flo was my Grandma. She was such a sweet person and she was a devout Christian. She and my Grandpa played a large role in my life growing up and I really owe a lot to them. She was such a good cook and she made everything from scratch. Every Thanksgiving and Christmas there was a feast and she would say “If you leave hungry, it’s your fault!” Grandma taught me to bake when I was a kid and we made whoopie pies and cookies all the time! I’m glad she gave me the training because I use it constantly as an adult. She was a master at crocheting and she had the patience of a saint. The world lost a really great woman who can’t be replaced. I will miss her until the day I die. “I love you Grandma and I’ll be good, I promise. Tell Grandpa I said hi.”
Our memories of Flo are many.We went on the many Kentucky mission trips with Flo and Max. Flo and I taught kindergarten class at Mt Zion many years.Flo was a gracious and loving friend that open her home every Wednesday for a group of ladies to crochet lap robes and always serve us wonderful lunches.We will always have these God given memories. We extend our sympathy to her family and are remembering you in our prayers.
Flo was such a sweet lady with a warm smile for everyone! We have so many beautiful memories of her at church! A real angel on earth as she was quick to lend a hand to all! She will be missed! Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with her family. May you feel God’s warm embrace surrounding you!
Len & Barb Leer
Friends from Mt Zion UMC
My memory of Flo. She crochet a hat for my grandson 6 yrs ago when he was born. I loved sitting and talking with. Her smile was amazing. I really enjoyed getting to know her and her family. Flo you will always be in my heart ❤️ for every. Love you my sweet angel.