Gail McDonald “Meme,” age 83, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024, at her home in Coushatta, Louisiana. Mrs. Gail was born on December 31, 1940, to Leona and John H. Bost. Mrs. Gail was a devoted wife, mother, and Meme. She was Meme to everyone that knew her. She loved to spend time with family and thoroughly enjoyed spoiling her kids, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She had a passion for cooking for everyone and if there were no leftovers, she would worry someone may be left hungry. Her love for caring and taking care of others never kept her still. She was always following the great grandchildren to their sporting events. She was always so proud of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren that if you would listen, she would proudly tell you all about their accomplishments. She enjoyed spending time with her lifelong friend JoAnn Bryant.

Mrs. Gail is preceded in death by her husband James “Jim” McDonald, late husband Melvin W. Simpson, parents Leona and John H. Bost, nephew Rick Myers, and great granddaughter Madelyn Gail Pickett. Left to cherish her memories are Sister Carol Davidson, Daughter Ellen Drummer and husband Leonard, Stepson’s Daniel “Danny” McDonald, Robert E. McDonald and Paul McDonald, and Stepdaughter Tamara McDonald; Daughter-in-law Karen McDonald; Granddaughter Ashley Davis and husband Gabram and Grandson Lucas Drummer, and many more grandchildren; great grandchildren Kaydence Pickett, Seth Pickett, Natalie Pickett, McKinley Davis, and many more great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank everyone that came to visit her at hospital, rehab and at home. Special thanks to Hospice of Natchitoches for all the kind and caring nurses and aides who went beyond to care for her and the family during those challenging times. Mrs. Gail’s memorial will be set for a later date and the family will make their arrangements public at that time.