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1947
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2016
Dani Daniele Obituary
August 6, 1947 - December 24, 2016
Chapel Hill
Dani Daniele (born Sallie Crawford) passed away on December 24, 2016 at the home of her loving son Sequoia McDowell in Easthampton, Massachusetts.
She was the daughter of Henry Eames Crawford and Sallye Josey Crawford, deceased, formerly of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Daniele's death was due to complications of Lewy Body Dementia, an illness she had fought for many years.
Dani was born in Douglaston, New York on August 6, 1947. As a teenager she moved to North Carolina, and lived her adult life in Chapel Hill, Asheville, and later in Wilmington.
Dani was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Henry, and her sister Martha.
Left to cherish her memory are her son Sequoia Axel Crawford McDowell, his wife Tali Branco, and their children Leah Zalea Ohren, Solan Ohren, and Yoninah Ohren, Sequoia's father Tim McDowell, several cousins, and her dear friends in North Carolina.
Daniele was a licensed massage therapist and later licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, helping children with special developmental needs. She worked in various other jobs, including as a bus driver for the town of Chapel Hill.
Dani was an enthusiastic, warm, generous and out-going person, as well as a boundlessly loving and devoted mother. She was a champion of animals, and treated her pet dogs and other animals as her children. She was a member of the Unity in Chapel Hill and Jubilee Church of Asheville, and worshipped joyfully in those communities. She enjoyed dancing, music, traveling, gardening, and sharing time with her family and friends, who will always hold her in loving memory.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sending love
Margie Brache
February 11, 2017
Dear Sequoia,
Becky Laskody and I were remembering attending your birth last Wednesday and wondering where you and Dani were. I am so so sorry to hear that Dani has flown. Lewy body is a tough one. I hope you and your family(3 kids) are doing well. You were 2 years younger than my son Kirin and the other housemate Jenny. ( her mom Diresha and dad Anthony)
We lived with you for 4-5 years., on Dairyland and Carol St Carrboro.
I love this picture of her it so captures her spirit.
I will be back from Costa Rica in three weeks, I'd love to hear from you.
Please take care
Hello to Tim
[email protected]
( still in Chapel Hill, and still doing Massage!)
February 3, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you. May God Our Heavenly Father and Our Lord Jesus Christ comfort your hearts at times such as this. Psalm 46:7
S Hill
February 2, 2017
Sorry to hear of the loss of your dear love one Because words are so difficult at this time I hope you will be comforted by what the bible has to say at Jeremiah 29:11 It is comforting to know that God feels for us when we suffer Zechariah 2:8
February 2, 2017
To the family,
I am sorry to hear the news about your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family durning this challenging time.
Isaiah 61:1,2
-with heartfelt sympathy
Autumn B
February 2, 2017
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear loved one. God can provide comfort to people facing a wide range of problems and challenges. No matter what trouble you may face in life, there is comfort from God available to help you through the hard times. Isaiah 66:12,13
Sharina Brown
February 1, 2017
He gives power to the tired ones and full might to the one lacking strength. Isaiah 40:29
January 30, 2017
I'm sorry for your loss. May you find peace from God.
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