McDonald, Penny Suzanne

Penny Suzanne McDonald, 51, of Daytona Beach, Fla., and formerly of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011. She was born on May 12, 1960, in Richmond, Va. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Edward McDonald; son, Zachary Linkous; and grandparents, Howard and Margaret McDonald and the Rev. Perry and Maggie Richardson. She was a graduate of Christiansburg High School and attended New River Valley College. She is survived by her mother, Linda Richardson Koalkin and husband, Gene; daughter, Yardley Paige Bales; stepchildren, Randy Bales Jr. and Sonya Bales; brother, James L. Crosier and wife, Tracie; half sister, Misty McDonald; nephew, Brandon Crosier; a number of aunts, uncles and cousins; and fiance, Scott Jenkins. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at the First Church of God, 650 Canaan Road, Christiansburg with Dr. James Bradley and the Rev. Tim Gearheart officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. John M. Oakey and Son, Salem is serving the McDonald family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Penny’s name to Halifax Health Hospice, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129.