Born and reared in Olar, S.C., Mrs. Parrish was a daughter of the late Robert F. and Zelma Rizer Goodwin. The valedictorian of her high school class, she attended Columbia College.
Daisy's friendly personality, laughter, style and grace epitomized a Southern lady, and she was devoted to raising her three children. She was a member of Trenholm Road United Methodist Church in Columbia, and she was an avid Gamecock fan. She was married to the late Sydney F. McDaniel Jr. and the late Jack S. Parrish.
She is survived by her children, Sydney F. McDaniel III (Martha) of Spartanburg, Robert G. McDaniel (Tracy) of Easley, and Kimberly P. Kenney (Mike) of Columbia; a sister, Mary G. Davis of North Charleston; her grandchildren, Courtney M. Farfour and Sydney M. Jamison, both of Raleigh, N.C., Brittany M. McCall, of Liberty, Kendall McDaniel and Taylor McDaniel, both of Easley, Parker Kenney and Caroline Kenney, both of Columbia; three great-grandchildren, and another great-grandchild is due within a few days.
Also surviving are her stepchildren, Jack S. Parrish Jr., Martin O. Parrish, Phillip M. Parrish and Jeannie Parrish Freeman; six stepgrandchildren, Frances Parrish, Lauren Parrish, Ashley Parrish, Katie Freeman, Robin Freeman and Molly Freeman; and one stepgreat-grandchild.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m.Thursday in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Easley.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.
The family is at the home of a son, Bob McDaniel, 107 Windamere Road; Easley, SC 29640.
The family would like to thank the staff of The Willows in Easley for their gracious care and support over the last few years, where memorials may be made to 105 Willow Place; Easley, SC 29640.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
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David Lewis
September 24, 2010
Syd and Bob and families. May God bless you and your families with His peace. Brenda and I will have you in our prayers.
God Bless,
Dave and Brenda Lewis
Vicki Charlotte
September 23, 2010
To the family, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deepest Sympathy to all.
Vicki Clary Charlotte
Stella Parrish
September 22, 2010
Dear Syd and Bob,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers today and in the days to come. I so admired your mother. She always got up, dressed up, and showed up! And talking to her was always engagement at its fullest!
Sending love to you both and to all of your family,
Stella
September 22, 2010
love and prayers to each of the family. daisy was a very special lady and it was my joy to be one of her care givers at the willows my love martha howard
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