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Faye Daniel Obituary
Faye Hamlin Daniel died surrounded by family December 24.
She was born June 27, 1950 in Denver, Colo., to Jane-Arthur Etheridge Hamlin and the late David Morton Hamlin. She graduated from the Wilmington Friends School in Wilmington, Del. and Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Ga. She earned Master's degrees in philosophy and religion from Johns Hopkins University and in education administration from Indiana University.
Faye was a committed educator with a lifelong passion for working with children and teachers in underprivileged schools. She taught in New Orleans, Atlanta, Chicago, and Anne Arundel County. Most recently, Faye was the principal at Tyler Heights Elementary School in Annapolis. She was also an active member of Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, where she and her husband Bill met as elders. An avid sailor, Faye was a private pilot and lover of the Chesapeake Bay.
In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her grandparents, Harry and Marguerite Etheridge and Paul and Marguerite Hamlin; and uncle, Garrett Etheridge.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Bill Daniel; two daughters, Becky Thompson, and Lauren Daniel and husband Greg Schernecke; two brothers, David and Garrett Hamlin; three sisters-in-law, Becky Hamlin, Laura Ferris, and Judy LePera; two nieces, Marguerite Hamlin and Elizabeth Powers; four nephews, David, Peter and Edwin Hamlin, and Clay Daniel; and aunts and uncles, Arthur, Marianne, Paul and Jean Hamlin and their families.
The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 30 at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a memorial fund at Woods Church for use by the faculty of Tyler Heights Elementary School for the students who Faye thought of as her heroes.
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Memories and Condolences
for Faye Daniel
Kareem Weaver
August 26, 2024
Today I visited Tyler Heights Elementary school, where Mrs Daniel left a strong legacy.
Karen Georgia
January 16, 2011
Mrs. Daniels will be truely missed, I am sorry I did not have a chance to say farewell, my friend rest in peace.
Cindy Johnson Murray
January 12, 2011
Faye and I were childhood friends on Oakwood Road. I loved, admired and cherished time spent with her! Her family welcomed me into their homelife in the most generous way. I have SO many happy memories of our friendship! Faye and I had a passion for climbing our gum trees...to see the cows in a nearby field...Faye often carried a Pippi or Poppins book up with us. Faye was the first book enthusiast I knew--She would sneak a flashlight to read under the covers!
Mr. Hamlim, Faye's father was an incredibly, unique and gifted man who fashioned from wood what we considered Marvelous Toys for our use: a cartlike wagon with a steering wheel, "walls" of hinged boards for our elaborate, outdoor games of "House." and an above-ground, circulating swimming pool. Her father allowed us to watch him fashion silver items he created...and photographs he developed in his custom dark room.
Faye would sweetly offer to share her cream cheese and olives sandwiches (my mom never purchased those items..So you can imagine my response.)!! One Christmas Faye and I each received a Patty Playpal doll. I can remember us carrying our dolls on the hike to Lombardy ES! I recently was bragging to my children how my childhood friend took our love of "flying" (climbing HIGH in those trees) and DID something with it. I believe Faye not only flew, but she was part owner of a plane and she also flew gliders. THIS particular interest was something we TRULY shared - though miles/lives apart; I developed a fascination with our early fliers-Rickenbacher, Mitchell, LaGuardia,etc....that has remained.
Faye was also the only ballerina I knew. Her mother let me go along to a number of Faye's classes...I can still remember the awe I experienced when I first saw Fayes's toe shoes.
Faye knew of my love for animals and she allowed me to help care for her cocker spaniel Snoopy("my only dog" on this earth).
I can remember the passionate love and pride Faye had when she described to me her first class in the Atlanta area! Like me, skin color meant nothing at all. She considered those children (Faye was a natural blonde! :) )...as if they were her own.
I rejoice to know Faye is with her Savior. In human terms, I am very "cross" with myself....I did not get a chance to see her before she left us. However Heaven works....I have no doubt..If there are gum trees or if we have the ability to fly----THIS is where I SHALL see her again.
Faye, I love you and I hope you will forgive me for not getting together here in MD/VA ! Mary Jane(my oldest sister) also went straight from 20+ years of public school teaching...to Jesus (2006). Some workings I will not understand here.
Oh, by the way, YOUR example in the Love of Reading was not lost on me!! In my thirties as I began to homeschool....I became( and I am) a voracious, passionate reader. You brought Mary Poppins and Pippi Longstocking ALIVE for me!
Love, Cindy Johnson Murray of Wilmington, Delaware and now Burke, Virginia
The Hallock's
January 5, 2011
We recently heard of Faye' passing and are just devistated. Our middle son, Devonn had her for a teacher at Tyler Heights. We moved away and came back to wish Faye luck when Tina was promoted and Faye was going to become the Principal. Tyler Heights students, staff, parents and everyone who knew Faye were all better people because of Faye. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Faye' entire family as well as the Tyler Heights family.
Ginger Garrett Arthur
January 5, 2011
I send my love and prayers to Jane-Arthur for the terrible loss of your beautiful daughter; so loved and admired by so many. And to Faye's brothers, David and Garrett, please know I am thinking of you in your grief. I pray that the transcending peace of God through Jesus be with you all.
Jim and Liselle Fleming
January 5, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Diane Coelho
January 4, 2011
My colleague, my mentor, my friend.
"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven in the lives of others." ~Pericles
You will always be a part of us.
Diane & Holly
Andre Dillard
January 3, 2011
There are people who come into your life and they have a instant impact. Mrs. Faye Daniel had one of those impacts on my life. She gave me an opportunity when others didn't, she believed in me when I sometimes didn't beleive in myself, and she was aconstant role model and friend. As we all try to understand and accept that Faye is no longer with us in the flesh let us rejoice in that fact that she is in a better place. Faye touched thousands of lives in a very special way including mine. I'm very thankful that our path crossed and will forever greatful to her.
Selena Anderson
January 3, 2011
My heart is heavy today as I learned the passing of Mrs. Daniel. My children knew her when she was an 2nd grade teacher at Tyler Heights Elementary School & later years became their Principal. May God Bless her Family & her Tyler Heights Family. Mrs. Daniel's always had a beautiful smile on her face when she greeted the kids & parents. God Bless You Mrs. Daniel!!!!!! Selena, Aaron & Aaron Anderson
January 3, 2011
You will be greatly missed Mrs. Daniel. Thank you for allowing my daughter Aaleah to attend Tyler Heights this year.
Aaleah Womack and Nyhuya Johnson
Sandra Child
January 3, 2011
I'm deeply saddened to hear of Faye's passing. As second grade teachers, we taught in side by side classrooms in the small temporary building next to Tyler Heights. Faye possessed a real gift to teach with gentleness, and love, yet always with determination that her children, (as she thought of her students), would succeed. She was a beautiful person, who I felt honored to have known and been friends with.
Mandi Rounds
January 2, 2011
It is hard to put into words the magnitude of the impact Faye had on so many lives, including my own. Not only was she an outstanding educator to countless children, but she was also a phenomenal boss, confidant and friend to those of us who had the privilege of working with her. It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to my boss, my friend. I know you will guide us and continue to love us from above. Rest peacefully until we meet again.
Nicole Koester
January 2, 2011
It was a pleasure and an honor to know and work for Faye Daniel. Faye had the brightest, most beautiful smile and a positive energy about her that was truly uplifting. She possessed the perfect blend of intelligence and compassion that made her an excellent leader. The thing I loved most about her was that she was a genuinely kind and caring person who had a way of making everyone feel special and valued.
Rest in peace, Faye. You will be greatly missed.
Georgia Hamlin
January 2, 2011
I am shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of a childhood playmate. I haven't known Faye in many years, but glimpsing the thoughts and loss of those who have had the privilege of knowing her more recently, I can only appreciate the beautiful contributions she made, and the blessing her life was to so many. My love and sympathy to Jane-Arthur and Fayes' entire family. May your faith and hope ease your pain in these difficult days.
Brian DesRoches
January 1, 2011
Mrs. Daniel was always one of my biggest supporters - from the time I met her when she was my fifth grade teacher at Crofton Meadows Elementary to when I started teaching elementary school myself in Baltimore City about a year and a half ago. She is one of the very big factors in why I pursued education. I was so inspired by her teaching and the amazing feats she accomplished with her teachers and students as she moved into her principalship. She supported me 200% along the way in my decision to accept a commitment to teach in an urban setting, and continued to support me with my struggles as a first year teacher last year. It gave me hope when she said she experienced the same things and I can only hope that someday I will positively impact education as much as she did.
I was shocked and saddened to hear this news and she will always hold a very special place in my heart. She had a HUGE impact on my life and thousands of students are so lucky to have had Mrs. Daniel as an educator in their life - we are all better for it. Her family has my deepest sympathies and is in my thoughts and prayers. I, along with countless other teachers she has mentored, worked with and inspired, will continue to use her great ideas and practices so that her legacy will live on in all of our classrooms.
D. Gathright
December 29, 2010
What I remember most about Faye was her willingness to share a kind word or greeting, no matter how busy she was.
Chesapeake High School
December 29, 2010
You touched a lot of hearts. You will be missed. You will always look over the children at Tyler Heights.
December 29, 2010
Nyhuya Johnson and Aaleah Womack
Rosemary Adams
December 29, 2010
I was sadden to hear about the passing of Faye Daniel. She always had a smile on her face. In the mornings she would be outside greeting the students when they got out of the cars to enter the building. She wrote me a beautiful letter thanking me for the donation of paper I sent to the school for the students to use. She will be missed by all. May God Bless the Daniel family.
Amy Blake
December 29, 2010
Faye was a kind person who valued the students and staff at Tyler Heights. I have many fond memories of her that I will treasure always. She was not only a boss but a friend who made our school a family. Faye, you are loved and you will be missed.
Dessolene Davis
December 28, 2010
To the Daniels Family,
May God bless and comfort you during this time. Faye was a colleague, a friend, and a sister in Christ.
Dessolene Davis
Susan Weaver
December 28, 2010
Faye is the reason Tyler Heights faculty and staff became a family. She worked hard to create a positive and loving atmosphere. She was a wonderful boss and friend.
Tyler Heights was blessed to have her as our leader.
Shateara Powe
December 28, 2010
Oh my god that was my 2nd grade teacher she will be miss VERY much iloved her like a second mom
Kayla, Darryl and Terryl
December 28, 2010
Ms. Daniel will always be remembered for her greeting everyone with her smile. She was very nice and kind. She shared her skydiving story with us. She was very brave.
Kevin Jackson
December 28, 2010
Bill and Family,
Monique and I send our love and prayers during this sad time. Faye was a real hero to all the Tyler Heights community and will be missed - although, never forgotten! I, as a member of the board of education, will never forget the pleasure I had to sit beside her and participate in her most recent Flag Day Ceremony at Tyler Heights Elementary School this year. As I listened to her engage the students, parents, teachers and community, I will never forget the passion I felt radiate from her presence.
Please know that we are thinking and praying for the entire Daniel family. May God bless you and keep you!
Grace and Peace,
The Jackson Family
(Monique, Kevin and Bradie)
December 28, 2010
May you find peace in knowing that she is ok; surrounded by Gods Angels....S. Ashworth (AACPS)
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