Mrs. McDaniel was born on October 2, 1916, in Monticello, Arkansas. She graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello with a Bachelor's in elementary education and from Mississippi State University with a Master's in education. She taught for many years in elementary schools in Arkansas and Mississippi and was a supervisor of reading. After retirement she enjoyed traveling. She visited every state in the country. She traveled to Canada, Mexico, and Europe several times. She also enjoyed needlework, reading, and especially being with her family. She moved to Biloxi in 2006 to be closer to her daughter, Diane.
Mrs. McDaniel was preceded in death by her parents, Skipwith and Thella Hankins, her first husband, Earl Wallick, her second husband, Noel Wayman McDaniel, and her son Dr. Earl Taylor Wallick.
Survivors include her daughter, Diane W. Creel and her husband, Richard E. Creel, Biloxi MS, her stepson, Noel McDaniel and his wife Marlene of New Brunsfel, Texas, her grandchildren Richard M. Creel of Biloxi, Christopher Taylor Creel and his wife Heather Hamilton of Birmingham, AL, Karl Taylor Wallick and his wife Miranda of Cincinnati,OH, and James Lee Wallick and his wife Masie of New York City. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Daniel Creel of Naples, FL, Ruth and Tennessee Wallick of Cincinnati, OH, and Hannah Hamilton of Birmingham.
Condolences(3)
Randy & Brenda Creel
Chatsworth, GA Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Diane,We hold you in our prayers and know that our Savior can comfort and offer peace in a time of great loss. We are so thankful for the years of memories that you have saved and will continue to cherish for many more years. We are never prepared for the loss but we are always comforted by the love we shared, the thought of the smiles we had together and the joy of sharing over the years. I often smile at the thought of Dad, Mom, Danny and I know I was blessed by each. May you be blessed in your thoughts.
Mildred Wallick McGinnis
Monticello, AR Friday, May 13, 2011 Diane, I'm so very sorry to hear about your mother. She was a vey SPECIAL LADY. Will look forward to seeing you and your family on Wednesday. I hope all of my children will be at the service. We are planning on it, but you never know. With our love and prayers, Mildred, Paul Allen, Sherri and Brian.Sarah Blackmon
Monticello, AR Friday, May 13, 2011 LaFran became a friend of mine through membership in Delta Kappa Gamma, through the Southeast Arkansas concert association and other community activities in Monticello. She was a wonderful person and I am glad that I had the privilege of knowing her. My thoughts are with her family.