White County Historian Shirley McDonald, shown upon her crowning as Ms. Woodmen in October, will be remembered in funeral services Tuesday afternoon.
CLEVELAND - A White County resident well known for her community involvement and service will be remembered Tuesday. <br />
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Shirley McDonald, 81, died Saturday.<br />
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McDonald worked for many years with the White County Health Department, and was a stand-in for Susan Heyward in the movie "I'd Climb the Highest Mountain" that was filmed in White County in 1950. <br />
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She served on the White County Library Board, American Legion, and Woodmen of the World, where on Oct. 11 she was recognized by the local chapter as "Ms. Woodmen" for her service to the organization as secretary. <br />
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McDonald perhaps was best known for her historical knowledge, and her work with the White County Historical Society. She was designated by the White County Board of Commissioners as the official White County historian.<br />
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In the early 1990s, McDonald began writing a "Looking Back" column for The Telegraph newspaper, which later combined with the White County News. McDonald shared the history of White County with readers for 19 years.<br />
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She also co-authored a book about White County.<br />
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Funeral services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Barrett Funeral Home in Cleveland. <br />
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<i>Complete obituary appears on the Obituaries page.
