Louise M. McDaniel, age 97, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at the Mission Baptist Church in Carlisle. Burial will follow at Avon Cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Memorials may be directed to the church and condolences may be left for the family at
www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.
Louise McDaniel was born October 16, 1917 to Albert and Helen McDaniel at Avon, Iowa. She grew up on the family farm, where she lived for 70 years. Louise attended Watts county school and then graduated from Lincoln High School, Des Moines, in 1935. Louise was a member the Avon Community Church and later a faithful member of the Carlisle Missionary Baptist Church.
After graduation she worked in the office of Winston Newell, Hansen Electric, and the Avondale Animal Clinic. She volunteered at Des Moines General Hospital, helping others for over seven years, and was named volunteer of the year in 1995. Louise also served her church in many ways, helping wherever she was needed.
Louise enjoyed crocheting and quilting. She enjoyed belonging to the Carlisle quilt group until her health limited her activities. She loved flowers, both outside and in her apartment.
Louise is survived by her sister, Lorine Wilson, nieces Susan Anderson, and Janice Stevens, and a nephew Steven Wilson. She is also survived by two great nieces and two great nephews and a great-great nephew and three great-great nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law Harry Wilson, and a great nephew, David.
Visitation
Missionary Baptist Church
615 Highway 5 Carlisle, Iowa 50047
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Service
Missionary Baptist Church
615 Highway 5 Carlisle, Iowa 50047
Burial at Avon Cemetery
2:00 PM