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Maude Louise Donelson
February 17, 1929 - May 4, 2008

Maude Louise Donelson, 79, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2008 in Pasadena, TX. She was very involved and one of the founding members of Immanuel Baptist Church. She was a Godly woman that lived what she believed and had the sweetest spirit. She was a loving mother and a good friend.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, H. D. Donelson and son, Paul Donelson.

She is survived by her son, Michael S. Donelson & wife April; her daughter, Carole E. Helmle & husband Dr. Richard A. Helmle; brothers, Leon Newton & wife Yola, Frank Newton & wife Pat, and Mark Newton & wife Glenda; sister, Jimmie Dee Ledford; grandchildren, Shane M. Helmle & wife Lisa, Shaun R. Helmle & wife Tiffany, Megan E. Donelson, and Matthew K. Donelson; great-grandchild Dylan J. Helmle; and many friends, nieces and nephews.

A special thanks to all that ministered to our mom during her illness -- but a very special thanks to Mrs. T.

Funeral to be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 11:00 am at Immanuel Baptist Church (10101 Stewart Rd., Galveston, TX 77554) with burial at Forest Park East Cemetery.