Shirley R. McDonnell

Shirley R. McDonnell, age 88, of Biloxi passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Shirley was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She never met a stranger and was known to all as mawmaw. Shirley was preceded in death by her mother and father; 2 brothers; and 3 sisters. Survivors include her devoted and loving husband of 65 years, Herbert A. McDonnell; 2 daughters, Donna (Fritz) Katzenmeyer of Galveston, TX and Tina (Dennis) Esnault of D’Iberville, MS; 1 son, Bill McDonnell of Biloxi, MS; sister, Jimmie (Ellis) Cartee of Gulfport; 3 grandsons; 4 great-grandchildren; her good friend, Christa (Johnny) Glenn of Biloxi who was always there for her and she loved like one of her own; numerous family and friends; and her beloved pet, Chico. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Oncologist Allison Hall. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.