Evelyn Gurley Daniel

Bishop, Georgia - Mrs. Evelyn Gurley Daniel, 72, of Bishop, Ga. died Sunday October 3, 2010. A native of Madison County, Mrs. Daniel was a daughter of the late Otto and Della Davis Brooks. She was a graduate of Madison County High School in 1956. She was employed at Wal- Mart for the last 24 years where she was a strong supporter of The Children's Miracle Network through the Winder Wal- Mart Store. She was also employed with Burger King in the Athens area for 15 years. Throughout her adult life, Mrs. Daniel was very involved in the Oconee County area. Mrs. Daniel was a member of Union Christian Church.
Mrs. Daniel was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ed Daniel, her sister in law, Mary Ella Brooks, and her brother in law, Paul Strickland.
Memorial Services will be held Wednesday October 6, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Union Christian Church with Rev. Troy Tatum officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the church.
Survivors include her children: Amy (Allen) Bishop, Watkinsville, Ga., Andy (Ann) Gurley, Dacula, Ga., Ed's Children- Doug (Pam) Daniel, Denise (Steve) Carter, Keith Daniel, Missy (Jerry) Clark; Brother, Guy Brooks, Danielsville, Ga. Sister, Mildred Strickland, Danielsville, Ga.
Grandchildren. Julia Bishop, Alex Bishop, Chaz Bishop, Courtney Gurley, Starla Daniel-Martin, Adam Daniel, Nolan Daniel, Harrison Daniel, Jacob Daniel, Victor Hardman, Codie Bailey, Dalton Carter, Devon Carter, Ashley Kinney, Kevin Daniel, Tiffany Shuster, Connie Daniel, John Daniel, Tommy Clark, Terry Clark and Shelia Clark. 11 Great Grandchildren and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins as well. And her traveling buddies, Ann Simmons and Jolita Churchill.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Children's Miracle Network, P.O. Box 95466 Atlanta, Ga. 30347.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home West.