Phyllis Gilbert McDaniel
July 8, 1933 ~ September 23, 2019
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
Phyllis M. Gilbert McDaniel went home to the Lord on Sept. 23, 2019. Phyllis was born in Chattanooga TN on July 8, 1933, and with her husband settled in Smyrna Georgia in 1963 where they raised a family. She lived her life through her acts of service as an avid community volunteer, working with the Ministries for the Blind and Low Vision, Smyrna Jaycees, Emory Adventist Fund Raising, Keep Smyrna Beautiful Committee and years of service to St. Jude’s Thrift Shop, just to name a few.
She was an early member of her Church, St. Jude’s Episcopal, where many lifelong friendships were made. Those friendships formed ‘The Bridge Club’, now a 4th generation of friends who became family. Phyllis was most known for her outgoing personality, and was loved and adored by all.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Marie Gilbert of Chattanooga, TN; husband William (Bill) McDaniel, son Joseph McDaniel and great-grand daughter Emalee Collins.
She is survived by a daughter, Donna Daniel Edmonds, son, Gilbert (Terrie) McDaniel, daughter-in-law Marcy McDaniel; 5 Grandchildren, Lynn (Becky) McDaniel, Ila Rape, Melissa (Matt) Carrier, Chelsea (Adam) Piatt and Sara (Jon) Gordon; 4 Great-grandchildren, Ty, Parks, Oliver and a host of cousins.
A memorial service will be held October 3, 2019 at 11:00 am at St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, 220 Windy Hill Rd, SW, Marietta, GA 30060. Interment and reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor are welcome at Epilepsy Foundation or Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA)
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After my daughter Marcy and her son Joe married Phyllis and I spent a lot of fun times together. We would go to lunch, plays, time at the house at the lake and go to Panama City Beach with the family and grandchildren every year. Our times together were always so much fun. I cherish all those memories and will miss you my friend! My condolences go out to all of her wonderful family!
Our deepest sympathy to all the McDaniel family. I always loved Phyllis sweet, kind and gentle nature. She sure did love her Family. I am fortunate and blessed to have and hold many fond memories of her when I was a child and young teen. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers Love, Cousin Mary Anna Phillips
I will miss you Gran. I miss the ‘old’ you. You taught me that birthdays are your special day, that Valentines Day, Halloween, first day of School, and any other days like that are good reasons for giving little gifts to grandchildren. And traditions like Christmas eve midnight service, New Years day Pieroghy dinners. You are a legend in my book. I could not have had a better mother-in-law than you. Thank you for all the memories, go rest peaceful with Bill, Joe, Emalee, Nana, grandaddy, and my Robbie & Tia. Give them all my love.
Phyllis was one of the sweetest ladies I ever knew. Prayers for peace during this difficult time for her family.