Mirka McDonald

November 19, 1949 - March 10, 2021

Mirka McDonald, 71, of Huntersville, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. She was born on November 11, 1949, in Poland, to the late Joseph and Henryka Tutaj. Mirka was a passionate spirit who loved her family and spending as much time as possible with them. She loved her days at Malibu Beach Club enjoying every summer with Dean, her boys, family and friends. She loved hosting and entertaining, planning birthday parties and family events. She took great pleasure in getting everyone together and ensuring all were well fed and enjoying themselves. Mirka loved celebrating the holidays, especially Christmas. She loved her husband Dean for over 50 years, marrying in 1969 and starting a family shortly after. Raising her 2 boys; Glenn and Greg in West Hempstead, NY until moving to Tampa, Florida when Dean was retiring. Eventually moving to Huntersville, NC to be closer to her grandkids; Liam (12) and Hailey (6). She loved being outside, weather it was walking with friends, vacationing with family at her timeshare in Florida or visiting her family in San Diego. Mirka is survived by her husband, Joseph McDonald; sons, Greg McDonald (Kimberly) and Glen McDonald (Melissa); grandchildren, Liam and Hailey; and brother, Robert Tutaj. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2:00 PM at James Funeral Home in Huntersville. There will be a one hour visitation prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org James Funeral Home, of Huntersville, is serving the family.