J. Faye McDaniel's Obituary
Juanita “Faye” (Ison) McDaniel, age 80 of Lewes, DE, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at her home. She was born on July 19, 1943, in the small town of Seko, KY, daughter of the late Emmitt and Neville Ison.
Faye grew up in Wharton, WV, but she made Lewes her home. She was ever active in the community and donated time and resources to many worthy charities, including the Lightship Overfalls, the Lewes Library, the Lewes Chamber of Commerce, the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse, beach clean-up projects, and many others. A presence at the Pilottown Marina, Faye was always a part of the pig roast and the New Years’ Brunch. Above all, her family was her priority. She loved them dearly and treasured memories made with them. Faye was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was loved by all who knew her and will be forever missed.
In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Hugh Foster McDaniel. She is survived by her daughter, Robin Ward (Tracy) of Lewes, DE; her grandchildren: Danielle Powell, Holly Ward, and Nicholas Ward; her great-grandchildren: Haylee, Adylynn, Ayden, and Reagan; her brother, Arnold Ison of VA; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Henlopen Memorial Park, 28787 Lockerman Road, Milton, DE.
All who cannot attend the funeral service in person are invited to join via live-stream by visiting http://www.parsellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/permalink/11207977/LTWebcast.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963, or www.delawarehospice.org/donate/.
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