Patsy McDonald

A Celebration of Life honoring Patsy McDonald, 87, of Bridgeport, Texas, will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2026, at First United Methodist Church in Decatur. Reverend Johnny Irish will officiate.

Patsy Raye (High) McDonald, 87, passed away September 13, 2026, in Decatur, Texas. Born July 7, 1939, in Graham, Texas, to Mark and Mabel (Givens) High, she will be remembered for her lifelong devotion to music, teaching, and family.

Music shaped both Patsy’s personal life and professional career. A retired piano teacher, she devoted many years to piano instruction and music education. She was a member of the National Guild of Piano Teachers and a long-time student of concert pianist and professor Isabel Scionti, continually deepening her musical knowledge. Patsy also earned permanent professional certification from the National Music Teachers Association, reflecting her skill and dedication to teaching. In addition, Beta Sigma Phi International named her First Lady of the Year in recognition of her distinguished community service.

Patsy was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, L.B. McDonald, and by her parents.

Patsy’s legacy continues through the family she cherished. She is survived by her son, Mike McDonald and his wife, Edie, of Paradise; her daughter, Kassie Bostick and her husband, Melvin, of Lake Bridgeport; and her sister, Judy Wilkins of Tyler. Her grandchildren are Derek McDonald and husband Richard Barrett of Fort Worth; Taylor Cope and her husband, Austin, of Poolville; Chelsea Marshall and her husband, Derek, of Paradise; Tiffany Bishop of Austin; and Macy Eisen and her husband, Tanner, of Sanger.

She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Nolan Marshall, Hayes Marshall, Blake Marshall, Raegan Eisen, Barrett Cope, Adeline Cope, and Avery Barrett-McDonald. They are part of the enduring legacy of love and family she leaves behind. Patsy will remain cherished by all who knew her.

Patsy McDonald will be remembered with gratitude and affection for the music she shared, the dedication she exemplified, and the love she gave her family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wise County Historical Society.

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