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Natalie Daniel Obituary

Natalie Lear Daniel, age 84, of Memphis, passed away very peacefully on October 24, 2009 at her home. Visitation will be at Memorial Park Funeral Home, Tuesday, October 27 from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Church Wednesday, October 28 at 11 a.m., with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Daniel, widow of James William “Bill” Daniel, Sr., was born December 11, 1924 in Moberly, Missouri. She was a graduate of the University of Missouri (Journalism), President of her Sorority - Kappa Alpha Theta, was an avid member of the Dixon, Brooks, and the Memphis Art League, was an officer in the Altar Guild of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, and formerly active in the Madonna Circle and Alliance Francoise. She did volunteer work for the Wonder Series and was very active in the Friendship Force, as she loved traveling. Her hobbies included playing golf, ballet, bridge and she loved exercising. She was involved in sewing and book clubs and enjoyed flower arranging and gardening. She also loved the arts, enjoyed museums, symphonies and plays. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene Lear and Helen Ross Lear. She leaves two daughters: Donna Daniel Becker, Monticello, AR and Cindy Daniel Coles, Memphis, TN; son: James William “Bill” Daniel, Jr. of Moscow, TN; grandchildren: Kristen Jennifer Daniel, Destin Florida, Kelly Elizabeth Daniel, Knoxville, TN, Jessica Leigh Daniel, Memphis, TN, Matthew Coley Stevens, Little Rock, AR, Olivia N Becker, Monticello, AR. Memorial Park Funeral Home (901)767-8930 www.memorialparkonline.com

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Oct. 26, 2009.

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June 6, 2020

I am so sorry for losing contact for so long. I have such fond memories of Natalie and Bill and Cindy, Donna and "Billy" . Love to you all.

Ruth Hendrix

November 12, 2009

I just now am seeing this. It has been a long time, but I think of you guys often. I send my condolences to you all. Ruth Hendrix

November 5, 2009

Dear Donna,

I am working on finding your phone # or address for a more personal condolence.

I am happy for you that your Mom lived to such a ripe age & lived so fully. Even so, I know you feel her loss deeply & will miss her. She was a beautiful soul. It is even harder losing your last living parent - such a finality to it.

My sympathies go out to Cindy & Billy too. Let's try to get together one day soon.

Love,
Madeline

Barbara Spencer

October 30, 2009

Natalie was a bright ray of sunshine in our Friendship Force club.............she will surely be missed. We loved her ...........Friendship Force , Memphis

Joan Tonning Hug

October 28, 2009

Dear Cindy, Donna & Billy,
I am so sad to learn of your Mother’s death. My memories of her date back to the first grade at Holy Rosary (Cindy, can it really be over 50 years). Your Mom was so pretty and kind. There was no one in my world as sophisticated and glamorous as Mrs. Daniel. At UT, I became a Theta and it turned out that Mrs. Daniel wrote my recommendation. The lifelong friends made during college and the friendships formed in the many years since are due to her kindness in recommending me. I haven’t lived in Memphis for many years, but I usually get to visit a few times a year. I would always enjoy seeing Natalie at Holy Rosary. We would chat and I would be enchanted and comforted by the fact that she still was the gracious and beautiful lady of my childhood. She will be missed.
God Bless you.
Love,
Joan

Andy Eudaly

October 28, 2009

Donna, Cindy and Billy
We will always remember Natalie. Your Mom was a bright, warm light that shined on my family and we will all miss her.

Larry Hawkins

October 27, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sally Eudaly

October 27, 2009

As you know Natalie leaves a big hole in my heart/life. She was the glamour that made me feel important. She had an elephant type memory and was so interested in people and what they were doing . She kept me awake and alive.

Shep Fargotstein

October 27, 2009

Billy and family: I am sorry to hear about your Mom, but it is a blessing that you had her for 84 years. I lost my 89 year old mother 9 months ago and all I can say is that time does heal the pain. Shep Fargotstein

October 26, 2009

What a beautiful woman Miss Natalie was. She touched a lot of lives though her volunteerism and love of the arts. We'll all miss her so much. If there is one thing we can take away from this we know we will be able to see her again.
Think about how Jesus was able to re-unite families who lost loved onhes in death. He will be able to do that again very soon. Then all of us who knew and loved her have the opportunity to see her again in the resurrection.

Knowing that gives us the comfort we need in this time of the end.

John and Marie Starks

October 26, 2009

John and I knew your Mom and Dad at Chickasaw CC for a long time.
They were such nice folks and enjoyable to be with. Had not seen Natalie in a couple of years. She was a beautiful lady inside and out.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God Bless each of you. Marie Starks

Jeff Daniel

October 26, 2009

Donna, Cindy and Billy, I just heard of Aunt Nat's death from Watt and Marcia. I tried e-mailing Billy and it was returned. My one and only aunt was very dear to me and all in the Hal Daniel family. I am sending you a letter that expresses my feelings about our loss today via US Mail. It is a personal letter, the contents of which I do not to go out electronically. There is also a meaningful photo of our parents together that should be cropped and framed.Watch for it coming to the Kings Park address. I loved your Mother with all my heart, brain and soul. Jeff

Vicki McCoy

October 26, 2009

Cindy, Donna, and Billy...your mom will be missed. I am so glad I was able to visit her last weekend. I have so many wonderful memories of Kings Park, and all the Daniels. I pray you will have peace in knowing she is in a better place. God bless you in this difficult time.

Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemeteries & Cemeteries

October 26, 2009

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