Angela Kay (Albright) McDonnell

Angela Kay (Albright) McDonnell, 79 of Rochester, Indiana passed away November 23, 2024, at 8:52 p.m. at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Rochester, Indiana. On March 14, 1945, in Plymouth, Indiana she was born to Glendyn C. Albright and Marjorie R. (Ferguson) Albright.

Angela lived most of her life in the Marshall and Fulton County areas. After high school she had a variety of career opportunities and experiences.  She worked for companies such as Hart Shafner and Marx in the sewing department, bartending and waitressing, store manager for 3D Department Store, selling Sarah Coventry Jewelry among other various retail sales positions, finally becoming an entrepreneur and operating her own cleaning business then ending her working career by retiring as the store manager from Subway in Winamac, IN 

Angela attended Argos High School with the class of 1963.  She had been a member of the Argos Bible Church, Argos, Indiana and First Baptist Church of Rochester, Indiana. She joined the Tri Kappa Beta Mu Chapter sorority in Fulton County and enjoyed bowling for many years in several leagues at Quick Lanes.   Angela has always enjoyed crafting and created many wonderful gifts over the years.  She enjoyed antiquing, crocheting, cross stitch, watercolor painting, ceramic painting, gardening, and most recently, quilting.  She developed many terrific relationships over the years through her natural talents and love for crafts.  Her passion for quilting led her to be inspired to start completing Quilts of Valor for local veterans sponsored by her sorority, Tri Kappa Beta Mu Chapter. 

Angela’s love for gardening began at an early age and was a passion of hers her entire life.  Every home she lived in was always surrounded by beautiful gardens and flower beds.  Her love of antiquing would intertwine with gardens and you would always find unique treasures tucked into the gardens.  One of her proudest moments was being awarded the honored distinction of being selected as a Master Gardener of Fulton County in 2019. This was a surprise honor and one she dearly treasured. 

She loved spending time with her family and decorating for every holiday.  Her home being filled with love, laughter, and creating memories made her heart happy. 

Angela is survived by her Daughter – Shoda (Green) Beehler of Rochester, Indiana, Sons – Johnny Mooney and wife Julie of Rochester, Indiana; Jeff Mooney of Rochester, Indiana, 7 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren and Ellie her beloved Shih Tzu, Daughter-in-law – Donita Albright of Scottsdale, Arizona.  She is preceded in death by her Parents and Brother – Merlyn Albright.

No services are planned currently.

Memorial Contributions can be made in her memory to: Tri Kappa Beta Mu; Attn: Kiley Freeman Corr.Sec.; 3461 E. 200 N., Rochester, Indiana 46975

Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, Indiana

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