Mary Lee Donaldson Johnston, 96, daughter of George Washington and Liddie Mabel (Trusty) Donaldson was born on May 15, 1928, in Valliant, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents; love of her life, James Kirby; brothers, Edward Donaldson, Floyd Donaldson, Orval Donaldson, Nelson Donaldson, Benny Donaldson, Jessie Donaldson and Marvin Donaldson; sisters, Gracie Donaldson and Delva Ellingboe.

Mary was born and raised in Valliant, Oklahoma. She was a hard worker from a very early age. At the age of only 3 years old, during the Great Depression, Mary would be out picking cotton with her family, so that they could survive. From that time forward, work became her way of life. She worked at Wells Lamont Glove factory for many years and after leaving there, began cleaning the parks at Hugo Lake. After working all day at the parks, she would then go clean the 1st State Bank in Valliant. In her 70's, Mary was still working. She was a caregiver for someone that was many years younger than herself. She loved to cook for her family and always had an open house with a meal ready on the stove. Her chicken and dumplings were the best. Mary kept a large garden planted and canned everything she grew. While living in Valliant, she would walk all over town, picking up trash and keeping it clean.  In her later years, she enjoyed walking and visiting with her neighbors. Mary will be so missed by all who knew and were lucky enough to know her.

Mary is survived by her sons, Clifton Miller and wife, Linda of Hugo, OK and Ralph Miller and wife, Vickie of Spencerville, OK; daughter, Sheron (Gosvener) Womack of Valliant, OK; grandchildren, Shellie McCleskey, Sheila McCleskey, Angela Bruno, Shane Miller, Oscar Brassfield, Toni Potts, Diane Elledge, Quahana Nixon, Monte Miller,  George Gosvener,  Ashly Rider, Casey Gosvener; brother, Wilburn Donaldson and wife Betty of Valliant, OK and sister, Geraldine Wiggins of Mena, AR; along with numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and loved ones.