Julia Louise McDonald, 78, was born Thursday, March 18,1943, to the late Richard Allen and the late Mary L. Brooks, in Union County, NC and departed her life on earth Monday, October 11, 2021 at Atrium Health - Union in Monroe, NC.

She leaves to cherish her fond memories to her sons: James McDonald of Lancaster, SC and Tyrone McDonald of Auburn Hills MI; daughters: Ida McDonald of Marshville, NC, and Cheryl McDonald of Monroe, NC; brothers: Richshell Allen of San Diego, CA, Donald Allen (Mary), and Derrick Allen both of Monroe, NC; sisters: Wilhemina Allen of Stallings, NC and Mia Allen of Monroe, NC; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and other friends.