Condolences Streaming in for Howell Business Owner, Hartland Grad
Jeannine MacDonald, 57, who once owned The Shenandoah Shop in the village area, died Tuesday.
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Howell business owner Jeannine MacDonald, 57, a Hartland High School graduate who once had a store in Hartland, died suddenly Tuesday, according to published reports about her death and her obituary.
Tributes, including people with Hartland connections, are being posted in several places, with more than 30 on her Facebook wall.
"(I) met Jeannine while working with Hartland Players — decades ago," posted Nancy Flanagan, a former Hartland resident and teacher who recently moved to the Traverse City area on Facebook. "Lost touch for several years — and I'm now thanking God and Facebook that we were able to re-connect. She'll be sorely missed."
Funeral arrangements are being handled by MacDonald's Funeral Home, 315 N. Michigan Ave., in Howell, according to an article by the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus. Visitation will be Friday from 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. with funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, the obituary said.
MacDonald, who owned the women's clothing boutique Lady Rebecca's Choice on Grand River Avenue, graduated from Hartland High School 1971, according to her Facebook info page.
She had a business in the village area of Hartland called The Shenandoah Shop before moving it to Howell, according to memorial column on LivingstonTalk by Maria Stuart. Renamed Thistledown, it later closed after she had opened Lady Rebecca's Choice, the column said.
Editor's notes: This story was updated to correct the day MacDonald died according her obituary instead of what was in published reports. In addition, information about the funeral services was added.
Paddle the Mitten & SUP MI
10:51 pm on Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Thank you Chris for reporting this. Thistledown was the store that Jeannine had in Hartland and moved to Howell, after seperating from her partner. She wanted to continue her store and a boutique in Howell that was named after her beloved Mother. There is so much more to Jeannine than what many knew, but what everyone knew is that she was a hardworking woman with a heart of gold. I'm still stunned that this woman, who I called one of my closest friends is gone...but, the memories we had together will always remain in my heart. I know many in Hartland and Howell feel the same way. RIP My Dearest Friend Jeannine
Paddle the Mitten & SUP MI
11:01 am on Saturday, February 26, 2011
Thank you for those Hartland Community members that were able to join the visitation yesterday and today. The service at MacDonald FH will be at 2pm and we expect a big crowd. Next Saturday March 5th from 11am to 8pm, I will be holding an Open House in celebration of Jeannine's life at Lady Rebecca's Choice and Thistledown, 120 W. Grand River, Howell, MI. We have a wide variety of home decor, clothing, used books, antiques, unique jewelry (we have a trunk collection showing now) and many other unique gifts. Some items will be place on sale.
Coffee and dessert will be complimentary from Uptown Coffeehouse and Diamonds Tavern. Please come join us.