Frances Lynette Mcdonald Palmer

Frances Lynette McDonald Palmer, age 84 of Macon, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday December 2, 2022.  A celebration of life will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Lizella United Methodist Church, Lizella, GA. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. to service time at the church and burial will follow at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery, 3969 Mercer University Dr., Macon, GA.

Mrs. Palmer was born on October 31, 1938, in Vidalia, Georgia to the late Thomas Wade McDonald and Venie Irene Scott McDonald. She earned her master’s degree in nursing from Middle Georgia State University. She worked for many years as the head nurse in the CCU at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. Mrs. Palmer was a big fan of bluegrass music, traveling to bluegrass festivals throughout the southeast. Her family has fond memories of eating at their favorite Mexican restaurant every week. She was a longtime, faithful member of Lizella United Methodist Church. Mrs. Palmer was the widow of George Hurley Palmer. While being married for fifty-nine (59) happy and blessed years they raised three children: Kathy Palmer Williams, Gary Palmer, and Debi Palmer Owens, all of whom predeceased her in death.

Mrs. Palmer is survived by her five grandchildren: George Peters (Julie) of Perry, GA, Tommy Williams of Fort Valley, GA, Gary Palmer, Jr. of Lizella, GA, Megan Ryles (Troy) of Macon and Kelly Smith (Hunter) of Locust Grove, Ga.; sixteen great grandchildren: Alyssa Warren, Alanna Daniels, Zach Woods and James Peters; Maddie Palmer; Alex, Leah, Ansley and Emily Williams; Courtney, Amber and Scottie Puckett; Damion, Cam’Ron and Brandon Hart; Kaedyn Nemeth; one great-great grandchild, Caden Williams brother, Thomas Wade McDonald, Jr. (Glenda) of Vidalia; and sister, Dorothy Gibbs of Lyons, Ga.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Lizella United Methodist Church, 2920 Lizella Rd. Lizella GA 31052.

Please visit www.hartsmort.com to express condolences.

Hart’s at the Cupola, Hart's Mortuary and Cremation Center, 6324 Peake Rd, Macon, GA 31210 has charge of the arrangements.