Mary Jane Huebner McDonald, 74, of Columbus died Feb. 16, 2011 at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills. She was the daughter of the late Phil and Whippie Huebner.

She was an avid outdoorsman and passionate member of the Green Creek Hounds.

She is survived by a daughter, Christie Heuman, and a grandson, Andrew Page.

A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011 at Green Creek Hounds Kennels, 1795 Sandy Plains Road, Tryon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Foothills Humane Society, 989 Little Mountain Road, Columbus, N.C. 28722 or Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Road, Columbus, N.C. 28722.

Condolences may be left at www.pettyfuneralhome.com.

Petty Funeral Home & Crematory, Landrum.