Donaldson, Louise

Retired southern Baptist missionary dies at 76

Louise Donaldson, a retired southern Baptist missionary, died April 10. She was 76.

A native of Johntown, Donaldson earned a bachelor’s degree from Howard College in Birmingham (now Samford University) and a master of religious education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. She also trained in pastoral counseling at Georgia Baptist Hospital (now Atlanta Medical Center).

Following her studies, Donaldson served as an elementary school teacher in Tuscaloosa County and as children’s director for Campbellsville Baptist Church in Kentucky.

She served with the International Mission Board in Brazil from 1971 to 2005, working as a missionary and school chaplain.

After she retired, Donaldson served tirelessly at Harvest Baptist Church, Coker, in Tuscaloosa Baptist Association and in her community until her death. (TAB)