Verna Irene (McDonald) Pewitt

November 21, 1930 - January 23, 2021

Verna Irene (McDonald) Pewitt was born in Reynolds County, Missouri November 21, 1930 to parents Tomas Radford and Bernice (Wofford) Radford. In January 1949, Verna married Gilbert Charles Rhinehart, to this union one child was born: Carole Faye (Rhinehart) Lorenz (deceased). Verna later married Coy J. McDonald on June 21, 1952. To this union seven children were born: Opal J. Byers of Fenton, Missouri, Gary Gene McDonald (deceased), Linda K. (Marty) Cotner of Salem, Missouri, David G. (Vicky) McDonald of Pennsylvania, Ricky D. (Brenna) McDonald of Salem, Missouri, Kathy A. (Jeff) Daley of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Debbie G. (Mark) Hayes of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Coy and Verna were married for fifty-three years and three months. Verna married Daniel Wayne Pewitt in April 2006 whom she dated when she was fifteen. They drifted apart and sixty years later met again and were very happy. In addition to those listed above, Verna is survived by her brother Tom Radford of New Jersey, and sisters Joan Knap of New Jersey and Ellen Phillips of Joplin, Missouri. Verna leaves fourteen grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Coy J. McDonald, daughter Carol Lorenz, son Gary McDonald, grandson John Paul Lorenz, and brother Calvin Radford. Funeral Services for Verna Irene (McDonald) Pewitt were held Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Randy Jolly officiating. Song selections played were “Life Without End At Last”, “He Will Call”, and “Here I Am, Send Me”. Serving as Pallbearers were Clifton McDonald, David McDonald, Terry McDonald, John McDonald, Stewart Johnson, and Donnie Schafer. Burial was in the Jadwin Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Online condolences may be entered at wilsonmortuary.com