Dr. Sharon D. McDonald, 59 of Ellisville, MS, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, in Ellisville, MS. She was born Tuesday, August 6, 1963, in Marrero, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Ellisville Funeral Home in Ellisville, MS. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at 2:00PM at Ellisville Funeral Home in Ellisville, MS. Burial will follow in Tucker Cemetery in Ellisville, MS. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-477-3797

Sharon was an instructor of nursing at the University of Southern Mississippi, from which she also earned her Doctorate of Education in May of 2015. Prior to her teaching career, she spent many years serving as a registered nurse throughout the Pine Belt. Sharon was a devoted wife, loving mother and compassionate "Grammy".

Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Bryant McDonald; sons, Cody McDonald (LeeAnne), Randy McDonald (Kayla); grandchildren, Ali McDonald, Lily Kate McDonald, T.J. McDonald; father, Bill Purvis, mother, Peggy Wright Green; sister, Tracy Purvis Stanley and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Devon Lawrence, Jesse McDonald, Justin McDonald, Seth Purvis, Allen Purvis and Pine Purvis.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com