Charleston, South Carolina
Gendolyn McDonald O'Neal
1937 — 2025
Gwendolyn McDonald O'Neal, 87, of James Island, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born to Otho and Effie McDonald in Opp, Alabama and grew up in Charleston, SC. Gwen is survived by her children: Richard Scot O'Neal, Linda Renee Hughes (Frank), Kathryn Gale O'Neal, Robert Keith O'Neal, all of James Island, and Deidre Lynn Craven (Emmett), of Irmo; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Herbert "Buddy" O'Neal, a son, Steven Ervin O'Neal, a sister, Margie Tanner, a brother, Billy McDonald, a grandchild, Robert Keith James O'Neal, Jr., and her parents. An informal gathering of...