Hilda McDaniel Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Lois Taylor
March 19, 2020
Hey Hilda,
I can't believe it's been 9 years!! I hope you have a great team up in Heaven! My family misses you every day and we are always talking about our memories with you which brings laughter for sure!! I wish you could see Maddie & Carter being main base for their teams - You would be so very proud of them!!! Love & miss ya!
Charlotte Daniel
March 18, 2019
Hilda, you are being remembered for all you gave to so many young girls through your coaching. You truly cared and they were all your extended family. I know my daughter, Lisa Ligon McMullan has very fond memories of her cheering years with you! You definitely live on in our memories and hearts❤
Sharon Williams-Brittle
March 4, 2012
I was shocked to see the Bennett Funeral Home TV spot with Hilda's picture. We grew up together (also went to school together)and played a mean game of "Jacks" as children. I'm sorry to hear she left us so young.
Kiana Gratton
February 22, 2012
I am in competition cheering in Saco, Maine. I am seven years old and am doing a project on who created the first competition program for cheering. I am sorry Hilda has passed. I am excited to do a Bio on her.
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Kayla Phelps
October 6, 2011
It still doesn't seem like Hilda isn't with us today. We miss you so much and in some situations it has been tough for all of the CFA crew. But i dedicate all of my cheering experience to you. I love you Hilda.
Dakota Kinchen
May 29, 2011
I really miss Hilda so much! I was on her Youth one and Senior one team. But I will always remember her and keep cheerleading. :)
May 13, 2011
Hilda will never be forgotten in the Cheerleading world I love her and thank her for all she has taught me and bettered me in this amazing sport. Hilda dominated and was known all around "love the pink, and envy the green" she was absolutely fabulous as she would say(: I love you Hilda!
Kirk Jones
April 13, 2011
She will be greatly missed. We worked together and we both were not "morning" people, so we got along with each other just fine. Hilda's Christmas office displays were the best.
Kayla Phelps
April 11, 2011
Hilda was like a grandma to me and her not being here can be upsetting to people but she will NEVER be forgotten, So thanks to the coaches and cheerleaders we will continue to keep Hilda's legand going by coming together with Cheer Extreme. I LOVE YOU HILDA MCDANIEL AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS!!! <3
Cathy Parker
April 4, 2011
I was sadden to hear of Hilda's passing. She was a unique person with an amazing gift. She give so many the opportunity to fall in love with the sport of chearleading. She was a mentor to me and was very inspiring to the squads I coached at Highland Spring High. She always encouraged my girls to "try their best". Hilda was a person who opened herself to so many people. Thank You for being you! You will be greatly missed.
Sonji Hubbard
April 2, 2011
i'm so sorry to hear this. Hilda was indeed the heart of cheerleading. Thankful for the time she worked with my children. God rest her soul
Tiffany Taylor
March 24, 2011
On behalf of the Taylor family I would like to send my deepest condolences and prayers to Hilda's family. Hilda was a huge part of my childhood. I cheered for Hilda back in the Tuckahoe days at the beginning of this beautiful cheer dynasty. She was truly a big part of my childhood and she assisted in shaping me into the ambitious young lady that I am today. She also created a wonderful environment for my mother (who coached) and myself to begin our strong bond which has continued to this day. Hilda will truly be missed by the cheer community for she was a woman way ahead of her time.
Steven, Vanessa, & Nina Simone Johnson
March 24, 2011
Gone but never to be forgotten. Thank you for accepting our daughter into the Cheer Factory family. Pink & green always.
Kim Karnes
March 24, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Hilda's family and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. I will never forget the first day that I met Hilda and she has changed my life forever. She had a booth set up at the Hanover Tomato Festival and kindly spoke to my daughter and I about all star cheering- being a former cheerleader I was interested but she really sparked an interest in my 5 year old daughter. She got us...and my daughter started cheering for UCC!! We loved it and still do. 9 years later my daughter is still cheering and loves it. She would cheer 24/7. Thank you Hilda for the start, your dedication to cheering has inspired so many. I know God will have you coaching his team of angels.
Thanks for your hard work and Kelsie's facials- she's still got it! You will be missed but never forgotten!
Kim & Kelsie Karnes & Nanny
Carol Ciucci
March 24, 2011
Hilda was a wonderful person & an inspiring excellent coach, She tought me a lot at Ultimate Cheer Challenge. She will be missed! Rest in Peace!
Ginny Ellis
March 24, 2011
I wanted to thank you with all my heart for seeing my potential and having the faith me to coach your girls first at UCC then at Cheer Factory. Being able to learn from you, by your side, was a unique privilege and a true honor. Every time one of my teams is successful, it is because of you. Every time I bring out the best in my team, it is because you brought out the best in me by always pushing me to be better. Even as a mere child of 8 competing against your mighty Tuckahoe, you impacted my life and inspired me to be a better cheerleader. I was able to be a part of some of your most special moments, the call you made from your hospital bed to open Cheer Factory, being honored as the originator of allstar cheerleading by the NACCC, American Cheerleader and USASF, and taking your very first team to worlds. I will cherish them always, along with many, many others. Your legacy will live on forever through the countless cheerleaders you inspired to continue on in the cheerleading industry. Your vision, that reshaped cheerleading as a whole, has changed and will continue to change the lives of millions of athletes forever. Seldom does someone come along who is able to reshape the world, but you did! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life. I love you, miss you, and will never forget you.
~Coach Ginny
Mary Simpson
March 24, 2011
So Sad to here about Hilda's passing. Hilda was an icon in cheerleading. It was my pleasure to meet her at competitions a women so devoted to the world of cheerleading. My thoughts and prayers are for her family members and the many cheerleaders coached by her. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May God bless her family in their loss of such a great person! Mary Simpson-Fame Celebs Coed 5 Team Mom
cidney mintz
March 23, 2011
Hilda was an excllent coah to me and she will be missed..... R.I.P. hilda love u so much
- Cidney Mintz
March 23, 2011
I never personally met Hilda, but some of my friends cheered for her and were devastated and I am so thankful for all she has done for allstar cheerleading.
Jessica Shanks
March 23, 2011
Hilda, we all luv and miss you soo very much. Sunday was the most emotional practice...EVER. we made you proud though!! Thx for everything you have done for me. I luv u, See you soon!
With luv,
Jessica Shanks
jaelyn ford
March 23, 2011
hilda you will be missed in a great way we all love you with all of our heart!!!!! i love you sooo much!!!
with more love than god has provided me with,
jaelyn ford
March 23, 2011
God decided it was time for heaven to have a gym so he called on the best to come head it. You Hilda. “Heavens All-star Angels” I can see it now the little Angles will have on white uniforms and you’ll be up front wearing wings. Cheer in Peace.. Until we meet again.
Jennie Bernardini
March 23, 2011
Hilda touched so many lives including mine. After cheering with her through tuckahoe, baby Q, Rockers, and USA, I had only the utmost respect for her. I always thought I would coach under her, and that my kids would be able to experience her amazing coaching ability, but I suppose that will have to wait till we reach heaven. Hilda, you were loved by every one and will truely be missed! LOVE YOU!!
Kari Elsts
March 23, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear the news about Hilda. Take comfort in knowing she touched so many lives and she was a genuine starlet to many. May her spectacular personality and attributes be reflected in the folks that she touched and her spirit carried on.
Gena Evans
March 23, 2011
Your vision paved the way and changed the lives of many. You will definitely be missed.
Debra Harris
March 23, 2011
Hilda has inspired the lives of many girls and will certainly be missed by all whose lives she touched. We enjoyed our years with her at Cheer Factory. Our sympathy goes out to her family during this time.
A G
March 23, 2011
I never got the pleasure of meeting Hilda but I've heard many great things about her. May God Bless keep her family in their time of sorrow.
Clair Koroma
March 23, 2011
Hilda is indeed a legend and I am so sorry to hear of her loss. She was my first and only cheerleading coach. I have countless wonderful memories of her guidance and direction as a cheer coach. Nothing can beat her honesty:-) Her refusal to settle for less than your best, dedication to excellence in performance and absolute unwaivering insistence that we all execute perfect technique: Straight tight arms; pointed toe touches with legs going up not chest going down; donut fists to the side not forward, pep in the step, bounce to the next position, do it until you get it right, smile ALL THE TIME....With Hilda, cheerleading is definitely a sport. It's been over 15 years since I cheered for Hilda, I have graduated college, gotten married, and have my own little girl. If she ever cheers, my expectations of her coach, her team, and her performance will be set against the high bar that Hilda set for me and my teammates: super big shoes to fill! The cheer world has lost a giant. My condolences to her family and friends and current cheer nation-Clair (Carroll) Koroma (MD)
Julie Bolton
March 22, 2011
The heart of our Cheer World is heavy this week as we say good-bye to Hilda. She leaves a legacy that we all live and will endeavor to live up to. Sending condolences and prayers on behalf of Cheer for a Cause and myself. Cheerful blessings, always and forever.
March 22, 2011
How sad to learn of Hilda's passing. Hilda was an icon in cheerleading. It was my pleasure to share many cheerleading moments with someone so devoted to the world of cheerleading. My thoughts and prayers are for her family members and the many cheerleaders coached by her. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
~Janice Cutler, Founder of ECDA
jessica southworth
March 22, 2011
its sad to hear the loss of a great cheerleading coach. hilda was my first all star coach. i could never forget the competitions we won or even the mandatory practices that turned cheer factory into a great gym all because of hilda and her faith in all of us. my thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Lets remember her as a great woman who changed the lives of all she came across.
Kate Bryant
March 22, 2011
Forever loved. Forever missed.
Amanda Southworth
March 22, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Hilda. Hilda was a legend that will never be forgotten. God bless.
The Southworth family: Amanda, Aaron, Jessica, and Emily.
March 22, 2011
When i heard that she passed i was Devastated. Me and My Family had talked to her a couple times, and she was a GREAT GREAT WOMAN. She inspired me in so many ways and i couldn't have continued cheerleading without her. I wish her Family the best, and i'm sorry for your loss.
R.i.p Hilda, i love you <3
Brooke Melton
March 22, 2011
The Melton-Ballinger family is so sorry to hear of such a loss.She will be missed greatly by many people who loved her dearly. She was great at what she did and she loved every minute of it. Cheerleading was her life and her passion. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Reg & Pat Pittman
March 22, 2011
Hilda will be very missed by so many across the country. She touched young girls' lives and made such a positive difference. She helped them gain strength, self-confidence, trust, and determination. My family has been blessed through knowing her.
Fran Nevel
March 22, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Hilda. I worked with her in the business office for Verizon for years. She was always kind to me. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Molly McCaffrey
March 22, 2011
multi generational cheer family. thats us!!! WE love hilda and will miss her!!! I think back and Hilda was a mentor in my life for almost 4 decades, wow. I could not have asked for better!!! She taught us: Hard work, perservation, dedication, loyalty, strength, structure, reward, courage, confidence, ironing (old days) facials (LOL) and NOT to do the splits in competition on newly waxed wood floor with saddle shoes (old school)and if you do that and it hurts and judges are looking, smile like heck; and she was ALWAYS shooting for the stars!!! I am proud to have had her in my life and my children's for 38 years total!!! There was so much to get to know about her if you took the time, there was an underlying treasure just waiting to be seen! She basically taught me to be strong but then as I got older; I saw another side of her that I cherished even more! Such an awesome person! We will all miss Hilda~~ Molly McCaffrey-Adams, Meagan and Madelyn Adams
Trace Tracey
March 22, 2011
Coach Trace from The University of Western Ontario: Hilda first met us Nashville (WCA) in 1992 and like so many cheer relationships, we met and re connected dozens of times over the past 19 years. I would always say to our teams that Hilda had the sharpest eyes for detail and could have an entire routine dissected and improvements listed after just one run. A heck of a fine coach and I am proud to say - friend and associate.
Her passing reminds us of the briefness of our days but the beauty of our shared spirit.
Coach Trace - London Canada
Lisa and TT Gross
March 22, 2011
Thoughts and Prayers to the entire family. Hilda was one of a kind and will definately be missed. She pushed her teams to be better than they believed they could be. She had and eye for perfection and did not accept anything less. Her words were sometime harsh but always filled with many words of encouragement once you met your goal. An unbelievable coach has been lost too soon.
Veronica Burton
March 22, 2011
We are truly sad to hear about the passing of such a wonderful person. Her dedication and commitment to children and the cheerleading industry was commendable. She will truly be missed. The Crimson Heat All Star Family sends our love and support to the family, friends and athletes.
Jenny (Sharp) Fessler
March 22, 2011
This is truly hard news to hear! I have the best memories from cheering for you. Those were some of the best times and bus trips ever! I can still hear you yelling "Get in your room" The cheering world has lost a huge influence and coach! We are all better for having known you and learned from you. Everyone who cheered for you knew they were loved and cared for! Thank you for all you did for all of us! You will be greatly missed but NEVER forgotten!
Carey (Brown) Maxwell
March 22, 2011
The Cheerleading World has lost a great person, I cheered under Hilda when she was with Tuckahoe Youth Football, and I also cheered on the Q-94 Rockers the first two years. What GREAT times we all had as a squad. I sit here now thinking about the many many many practices that I attended, the friends that were made and the family-like attitude Hilda always had with each and everyone of us that were part of her squads. Hilda, you will be missed, but always remembered. "Cheer Hard"
To Hilda's family, you are all in my prayers. May GOD bless each and everyone of you in your healing process with your lost.
With deepest sympathy, Carey
Kim and Crasher Braasch
March 22, 2011
Our condolences go out to Hilda's family. She was an inspiration to many across the country. We enjoyed her friendship and support. She will be missed but never forgotten!
Alicia Jones (aka "Nyla's Mom")
March 22, 2011
I am saddened to hear about Hilda's passing and send my deepest condolences to her family and friends. May God comfort you now and to endure the days ahead without her. Hilda was truly an All-star Cheerleading great! I remember being amazed by how she could analyze and change a whole cheer routine to make it better in just minutes during a practice. Behind the firmness, Hilda had a compassionate heart that wanted the CFA cheerleaders to be at their best. Thank you, Hilda, for sharing your passion and gift that has given Nyla a strong foundation in cheering. Your legacy will continue to live through the many you have coached.
Yoly Leon
March 22, 2011
Perseverance and the quest to be your best was certainly what I took away from the few years with Hilda. She saw something in me & it was a blessing to know she wanted me to cheer for her--Our talents at times are seen by others and I thank you Hilda for seeing it in me-God bless you in your rest with HIM--Love Yoly
March 22, 2011
The world has lost a great woman in Hilda. Thank you for all your years of coaching, all the lives you touched and changed. You truly had a special gift and it was appreciated by so many. You have served as a role model and given so much to all the girls and parents that passed through Cheer Factory. I will always treasure our time there. You will be dearly missed but never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Robin Carpenter
Heather (Eddleton) Anderson
March 22, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. This is such shocking news that saddens my heart. Hilda was such an inspiration to me and many girls who have the love for cheerleading. Hilda will greatly be missed and will always have a place in my heart.
kara ford
March 22, 2011
hilda,
you are the most amazing cheering coach there is, you would never give up on the team and you pushed us to reach new heights. USA & UCC & CHEER FACTORY has you to thank because you made the gym 100 times better. you have made everyone a better cheerleader because of your strength and knowledge of the sport. no one will ever forget you especially not me or my mom we had so many memories with you that will be cherished forever. you are the one coach that never gave up on me whenever i wasnt there my mom would get a call and we can never say no to you. i will never forget going to your house to help you with cheering clothes of course you made me try them all on! You are simply the best coach and your passion and love for cheering showed when your girls got on the mat and rocked it. you always had spots for everyone who walked in the door and you never left someone out and you pushed everyone to do their best. The cheerleading world is simply not the same without you hilda, your gym will not be the same going in there and not seeing you in your chair making sure everything is right. thank you hilda for making me the best cheerleader i can be. You are loved very much and you always will be. We will all miss you.
Leisha Sprouse
March 22, 2011
Hilda will truly be missed! My girls learned a lot from her the years we were at Cheer Factory. Her spirit will live on through all of the lives she has touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Love, Leisha, Tiffany and Meghan Sprouse
Melinda Burnette
March 22, 2011
Hilda, you will truly be missed but never forgotten. Ahmia has been with you since she was 3 1/2 and you have definitely been a huge impact on her life. She does not quite understand why you had to leave her, but she will understand one day that God called you home and that she will see you again. We could not have asked for a better mentor, coach extrordinaire, but you have brought out the best in me and my daughter and we love you dearly. Rest in peace, and we will miss you......(Ahmia Dandridge, Richmond - CFA 4 life)
Stacy Muse
March 22, 2011
Hilda: Thanks for everything you have done for my girls Quashawn and Moo Moo (LynShanta) trust and beleive me without you they would have NEVER excel in this sport the way that they did. God truly took one of the BEST COACH EVER!!!! Love Always, Stacy, Linnie, Quashawn and Moo Moo (The Muse Family)
Aaron Spicka
March 21, 2011
i will miss coaching by your side, Hilda. I'll be sure to keep the kids in check at all times, i know you would want me to do that :). You're gone but your spirit is very much alive in every single kids heart on that floor; really wish i could have been able to say goodbye before you went up to heaven to become the head coach for their cheer team ;)
much love,
Aaron Spicka
Cindy Irving
March 21, 2011
I remember the first time I walked into USA gym just to visit. Before we left my daughter had a full uniform (of course shoes 2 sizes to big) and had joined the gym. Hilda never knew the words "No" or "I Can't". She was always a women who gave it her all for her girls and the love of the sport!! Chipmunk will always miss and love you <3
Ashley Collins
March 21, 2011
Hilda! I am so sad to hear about your passing. You were the Cheer Queen. You introduced me into cheerleading as a child and I fell in love with it from Tuckahoe to USA Allstars. Thank you for supporting us girls and making us the best. RIP
Jessica Howard
March 21, 2011
The cheering world will not be the same without Hilda McDaniel. Her loss has made such a huge impact and her presence empowered so many cheerleaders. Hilda taught me many things not only about cheerleading but about life. From all of the practices for Tuckahoe Little League to all of the USA practices, Hilda was there for me and every one of her cheerleaders. Im honored to be apart of her many cheerleading teams for many many years. My fondest memory with Hilda was when we won at Jekyll Island, Georgia. As soon as the announcer said we had won, she ran over to me and gave me a huge hug. I'll never forget that moment and all of the other special moments that I shared with Hilda. The list of memories could go on and on and on... RIP Hilda.
Love Jessica Howard
March 21, 2011
Hilda: Thanks to you and your love of cheerleading, you have left the Smiley girls and Mom with the most amazing memories of such a fun time in their lives! We will never forgot the bus trips, the competitions, the friendships, and most of all YOU!!! Thanks so much for being you!
Love, Elaine, Brooke, and Carter Smiley
Gina & Russ Hinson
March 21, 2011
Even though we didn't know Hilda personally, we knew of her through Kendall and the closeness they shared. Thoughts, prayers, peace, strength and love are being sent to Kendall and her family; we are so very sorry for your loss. Much love and support, Gina & Russ
Tori Keel
March 21, 2011
Hilda,
You had such a positive impact on my life and I am so proud that you were once my coach. It was an honor to cheer for you (Tuckahoe, Junior Rockers, USA Allstars). You are truly an inspiration to the cheerleading world and I will admire you always. Thank you for your enthusiastic spirit and dedication to the sport. You will never be forgotten.
Carolyn West-Roark
March 21, 2011
I worked with Hilda several years when I first went to work at Bell Atlantic. She was always herself and I sat by her for years. She was always a friend. I will miss her special ways.
Nashville, TN
Robin Burns
March 21, 2011
Kaitlin Crawford
March 21, 2011
Hilda,
You were such an amazing lady! I have so many memories from cheering that i will cherish forever. I know you're watching down on all of us and having a fabulous time up there. You will be missed but most certainly never forgotten!
Erica Ross
March 21, 2011
My Hilda, Hildy, Mom, etc...
you have no idea how much u have been a blessing in my life..you have turned me into the woman i am today..i am so thankful not only to have THE BEST cheerleading coach ever but i also had THE BEST MENTOR in the world...i still remember the day we met when i was 8 like it was yesterday..i am so thankful that i got the chance to take this allstar journey with you from USA to Cheer Factory!!..you are a LEGEND and will always be one...soo many memories to pass down to other cheerleaders, future cheerleaders, and others..i know you are down smiling down on us and hoping we will continue to bless the cheerleadding world with what Hilda McDaniel taught us...you are a legend..and I love you soo soo soo much!!!
Lucy Hicks
March 21, 2011
Hilda,
I am so saddened by your passing. We go back a long way to when Tracy cheered for you at Tuckahoe and Q-94. I competed against you may times over the years and the ONLY time I won, Tracy was on YOUR squad. Tracy's son Mason (11) has the distinction of being your first male I think on the pee-wee co-ed squad at Cheer factory i '04.
I have admired you an looked up to you as the best coach ever, since the day I met you. Your dedication for all these years is just phenomenal and you touched so many lives.
Watching you put together new routine was like poetry in motion. No one could do it better.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family, especially Kendall, Ashton and Brennan.
You were blessed with such a supportive loving family and they were blessed with you.
Love you Girl!
Lucy Hicks
Sandy & Tigre Fortune
March 21, 2011
RIP Hilda, you will be missed by so many. To the family, may God keep you wrapped in his loving embrace during this time to cope with your loss. You are all in our prayers.
March 21, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out the family. Hilda was certainly a force to be reckoned with and was an extremely talented coach. She had a knack for seeing errors and mishaps that others overlooked. She will be missed in the Cheerleading world.
Kellie Whitlow
March 21, 2011
Hilda will be greatly missed. My daughter, Kathleen cheered for the All-Stars and loved it, thanks to Hilda.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Kellie Whitlow
Emily Nolte-Shotwell
March 21, 2011
The world has lost a one of a kind woman! I'm so thankful for all I learned from Hilda in the short time I cheered for Tuckahoe. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and to all the girls she taught throughout the years.
Megan Stoneman
March 21, 2011
Thank you Hilda for being the best coach ever I miss you so much! I wish you could still be here, I love you hilda!
John and Diane Statton
March 21, 2011
Diane and I were saddened to hear of Hilda's passing. She introduced our daughter, Davette, to cheering from Tuckahoe cheerleading as well as a member of the Q 94 Rockers. Davette's daughter, Mariah, our granddaughter cheered under Hilda's leadership at Cheer Factory and is committed to excellence as a dedicated cheer leader today.
<3
Brianna Burns
March 21, 2011
Hilda, there is so much we all want to say but there is no words that could sum up what you have brought to our lives. you have made me the cheerleader i am today, no coach will ever compare to you. i'm sure you've already rounded up all the allstar cheerleaders up there and are showing them what the PINK & GREEN is all about! make sure you show them those awesome facials of yours ;) and save me a spot! i love you HILDY. thank you for everthing. i will NEVER forget you, or CFA.
Zakia Custalow
March 21, 2011
The allstar world has lost a legend. If you are or ever have been an allstar cheerleader you have Hilda to thank. RIP Hilda. I know you're teaching facials in heaven.
LaVetta Willis
March 21, 2011
It's because of you Hilda Vonna joined USA. I thank you because she became the best little all-star cheerleader.. Vonna, Jay and Marquita use to laugh when you yelled at Vonna calling her LaVetta.. LOL that was the good old days.. You will be missed..Rest in Peace..
Samantha Catlett
March 21, 2011
hilda, you are missed dearly.my sister has been crying for days.you were everyhting to her.thank you for teaching her.you were the grandma she never had. thank you.
Tammy Vaughan
March 21, 2011
WOW....Hilda you will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Hilda, you taught me for over 13 years as a cheerleader, several years as a coach for you and in the end I got the chance to judge your teams on the floor. Isn't it funny how things come full circle. Just know this Hilda you were loved by so many and I have great respect for you. Love you
Glenn Sutch
March 21, 2011
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Cheer Factory family. Hilda was a great coach and competitor that we gladly enjoyed being with at various competitions. Cheers Hilda, RIP.
Glenn and Stephanie Sutch
Program Directors
East Coast Nitros
The first team Hilda had the confidence in me to help coach...J5
March 21, 2011
March 21, 2011
To the family of Hilda,
I am so sorry for your loss. Hilda was truly a legend to the cheer industry and will be greatly missed. I didn't know her that well but at competitions she was always so helpful and would talk to anyone. She will be greatly missed by so many. But she will also be watching all of us from up above cheering us on! Melissa Maximum Allstar Xplosion Cheer Inc
Allison Carpenter
March 21, 2011
Hilda-Thank you for giving me the opportunity to cheer at Cheer Factory! I had such an amazing time while I was there, and I have so many memories that will stay with me forever. Without you, I never would have done all star cheerleading. You are one of the best coaches I have ever had! Whenever I see pink and green I will think of you and all the great times I had at Cheer Factory.
Love and miss you!
Elizabeth Hayes
March 21, 2011
Hilda - the Diva - thank you for all you taught Casey - she always searched for her "thing" and never found it until she walked into your gym - she has truely embraced cheering due to your influences! Your dedication and charisma will always be remembered. We will take good care of your Coco...
Amanda Owens
March 21, 2011
Words can't express how much you impacted my life Hilda. Five years of competition cheerleading with you, but millions of memories. I'll never forget the car rides home from practices, the end of practice pow wows where we would all surround you, visiting you in the hotel rooms, and seeing the look on your face after we did a great run at competitions. I can't believe you're gone. I would not be half the person I am today, for you are the reason I made my high school team and continued on to being a captain. You also taught me discipline and teamwork. I am forever grateful for all that. I know it's going to be weird with you not here, but I know you are watching over your present and past cheerleaders, planning on your big debut of your team up there. Thank you again for everything you've done, not just for me, but for the cheerleading world as well. You are a legend that will never be forgotten. ♥
Sydney Shaw
March 21, 2011
Hilda,
I miss you terribly. It has been a great time having you as my coach. You will always be my favorite coach. Your going to be in my heart forever. I love you sooooo much. R.I.P Hilda! I know your watching down on us.
april sellers
March 21, 2011
You were such an important part of my life for so long, you pushed me hard to always be my best! I love you and all the memories that because of you I will have forever!
I am sure you're already recruiting your angel squad up there, they are so lucky to have you.
You are missed, thanks again for everything
March 21, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family and cheer family. Hilda was a one of a kind person, that will never be forgotten. My daughters learned more in one year cheering than I could have even imagined. Thank you Hilda for giving them a chance and introducing them to the wonderful world of cheering. Trust me when I say that you will NEVER be forgotten.
Love,
Crystal,Peyton and Ally McLaughlin
Dawn Stoneman
March 21, 2011
I still can't believe it. I am so thankful for knowing you. We are so blessed to say our daughter Megan cheers for you. You always knew how to push the girls to do their best. "Your girls" are going to make you so proud. I know you are still coaching up in Heaven and they are rejoicing to have you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, you will remain in our hearts and prayers. God Bless
Hilda with Peyton and Ally McLaughlin
Crystal McLaughlin
March 21, 2011
Cindy Pfister
March 21, 2011
The cheering world has truly lost a legend. I cheered for you several years way back in your Tuckahoe Little League days and there wasn't a competition that we ever lost. It was because of you that cheering quickly became my love and passion. I will never forget all that you taught me & have so much respect for you and your dedication to this sport. Your perfection and creativity was undeniable. You really are one a kind, Hilda and Heaven has received an angle. Cheers!!
~Cindy Delarue Pfister
March 21, 2011
Hilda has touched many hearts and for Nicole and I it was through four years at Cheer Factory. As I read all the wonderful comments about Hilda introducing many many girls to competition cheering I have to be included in that respect. It was the best sport that Nicole ever participated in and excelled in so many positive ways. Cheer Factory with its pink and green will be with us forever! Just wanted to say that Nicole Perkins got a 100 on her 10th grade SOL English essay all because when asked to write an essay on who had had a positive influence in your life she did it on HILDA MCDANIEL!! I will never know what she wrote because they go to the state and we don't see them, but Nicole must have written a true reflection on Hilda.
We will remember you always - Wanda and Nicole Perkins.
Sharon Shaw
March 21, 2011
Wow so much to say its hard to know where to start...Thank You Hilda!!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you did for my Sydney and me. For giving us a passion for this sport, skills we can use outside of the gym in our everyday lives, teaching determination, how to agrue and win (haha!), how to enjoy something with you whole heart, we learned so much from you. So thanks for being a great coach, mentor, friend, innovator, motivator, and loved one. We are blessed and honored to be apart of you "cheer" family. Hugs and Kisses Always!!! Mama Shaw
March 21, 2011
"Thank you Hilda for all the wonderful memories-- not only for my daughter Ashlee (Tuckahoe, Baby Q,and USA)but for me as a parent we ALL had some wonderful times together. Hilda you made such a diffence to so many--you will truly be missed!!!!!!
Lee and Ashlee Healey, Henrico, Virginia
Katherine Harrell Virden
March 21, 2011
Hilda, thank you for the memories, the laughs, and all the cheering! It was tough but fun! It has left such an impression on my life and friends from all over. I thank you and will never forget you. All my love and prayers,
Sandra Ellwanger
March 21, 2011
Hilda was a great influence on me. She put us girls before everything, I was on the squad with kendall. I am so sorry for your loss and I hope you can realize what a great honor it was for you to share your mom with us the way you did. Thanks, and God bless your family. Sandra Ellwanger.
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ashley r.
March 21, 2011
To the family: Thoughts and prayers go out to you. I never knew her personally, but she seemed like a remarkable person who has inspired many cheerleaders and coaches. Cheers up in Heaven *\0/*
Krissy
March 21, 2011
I love you Hilda.
Tanya & Eden Bartek
March 21, 2011
Hilda, your dedication to the sport of cheerleading has inspired so many, including myself and Eden! We are very blessed to have had the chance to get to know you and cheer for you this year. I guess the angels needed their couch, and undoubtedly, they chose the best! We miss you!
Kateland Snead
March 21, 2011
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to cheer for you at Cheer Factory. I had never cheered a day in my life but you believed in me, threw me onto a senior 4 team, and you taught me everything I know about Cheerleading. You were an amazingly intelligent women and you touched so many lives! Thank you for giving me such an amazing experience in my life. Rest in sweet peace Hilda <3
Virginia Hughes
March 21, 2011
There have not been words that have been produced to relate the relationships and guidance that Hilda gave freely to her girls and their parents. My life was enriched in just knowing her. All of us have lost a great person. My prayers go out to her family. May you take joy in her memory as you look at all the girls that she touched with her wisdom. In these girls, Hilda lives on.
Tanya & Eden Bartek
March 21, 2011
Hilda, your dedication to the sport of cheerleading has inspired so many, including myself and Eden! We are very blessed to have had the chance to get to know you and cheer with you this year. I guess the angels needed their coach, and undoubtedly, they chose the best! We miss you!
Treasure Fields
March 21, 2011
I am so deeply saddened by your departure. You have been by my side since the day I walked into your gym and I cannot thank you enough for everything you have taught me. I have been with you since I was just five years old. You pushed me to be the best cheerleader I could be and constantly encouraged me to reach for my dreams. You were not only an amazing coach and mentor, but you have also been a dear friend to me. Our practices together were sometimes serious hard work, but so many times we'd end up laughing out loud. Those memories are so special to me and I will cherish them always. The teams you put together at Cheer Factory were something special, but they can't compete with the Lord's team in heaven. I will miss you more than you know. May God continue to bless and protect your family.
Love Always,
Treasure
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