Barbara Jean McDaniel

Barbara Jean McDaniel, 90 of Connelly Springs, NC went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at UNC Health Blue Ridge of Valdese surrounded by her family.

Born on March 17, 1933 in McDowell County, Barbara was the daughter of the late John C. and Lillie E. Woody. Barbara was a dedicated Godly mother and grandmother. She enjoyed reading the Bible, flower gardens, plants, bird watching, puzzles and various household activities. She was loved by her family and will be dearly missed.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by, her husband of 65 years, Donald C. McDaniel; 5 brothers, Ward Woody, J.C. Woody, Gem Woody, Van Woody, and Ivan Woody; 3 sisters, Jewel Thomas, Annie Underwood and Madge Keaton; a daughter, Michelle Darlene McDaniel; 2 grandchildren, Lori McDaniel and Bryson McDaniel and 2 great grandchildren, Payton and Kolby Burgess.

Those left to cherish her memory include, 4 children Tony McDaniel (wife Karen), Bryan McDaniel (wife Vilma), Marty McDaniel (wife Martha), and Melissa Marshall (husband Chris); 12 grandchildren, Bryan Jr., Joseph, Sarah, Justin, Casey, Michael, Matthew, Christy, Patti, Amanda, Andrew and Amy and 15 great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Catawba Funeral Home on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 11:00 am with Pastor Tim Campbell officiating. Burial will follow the service at Catawba Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 am and to 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice in Barbara’s name.

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The McDaniel Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.