Mary Rosa Lee Beaty Donaldson, 74, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Orange City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Orange City, FL., following an extended illness. The daughter of Sammy Lee and Emma Lee Beaty, Mary was born on Saturday, February 24, 1940 in Wyoming, Delaware. She relocated to Palatka at a very early age and was educated in the Putnam County School District (Central Academy High School). In 1967, Mary was united in Holy Matrimony to Elijah Donaldson and they were the blessed parents of three children (Gail, Curtis, and Michael). She became employed with the McNeill family, where she worked for over 17 years. Mary was a compassionate caregiver to many elderly residents throughout Putnam County. Mother Mary accepted the Lord as her personal Savior and completely dedicated her life to him. She was a longtime member of The Temple of God Miracle Deliverance Center, (later known as To God Be The Glory Holiness Church) under the pastoral leadership of Dr. Ruth Lowe-Reaves. She was a faithful member for over 25 years serving on the Mother's Board and as a Prayer Intercessor. She loved her family, her church family, and serving people. In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was preceded in eternal rest by her brother, Jimmy Lee Beaty; brother in-law, Clover Beal. Mary leaves to cherish her memories: devoted daughter: Gail Donaldson, Palatka; two beloved sons, Curtis Donaldson , Palatka; Michael (Adrian) Donaldson, Deltona; sister, Pastor Rosa Lee Beal, Palatka, sister-n-law, Velma Donaldson, Cherry Hill, NJ; grandchildren, Lateasha Mauesby, Donte Beltzer, Zania, Nicole, Micah, and Curtis Donaldson; six great-grandchildren, dedicated niece, Stephanie Beal; and a host of other relatives and sorrowing friends. Visitation of family and friends will be from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, August 2nd at the chapel. Homegoing Celebration will be 3 p.m. Sunday, August 3rd at "Flagg's Chapel of Serenity" 2400 Madison Street, Palatka. Pastor Beverly Canty, of Higher Dimensions of Hope Ministries, Palatka, is the eulogist. Interment will be in Oak Hill West Cemetery.