Minnie Mae Ayers McDaniel, 96, of Stafford, passed peacefully on September 25, 2022. She was born September 13, 1926 in Buckingham County, the daughter of the late James and Maggie Ayers. Minnie was the last of their 11 children to pass.
In addition to her parents and siblings, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Samuel McDaniel, two sons, Melvin David McDaniel and Thomas Samuel McDaniel, Jr.
She enjoyed working in her garden; crocheting and traveling. She loved collecting angels that she would use to decorate her home, especially during the Christmas season.
Minnie was a faithful member of Stafford Baptist Church.
Minnie is survived by her children, George Clifford McDaniel and his wife, Toni Diann and Iris Mae McDaniel Story and her husband, Lonnie Eugene; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three great, great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Rosie McDaniel and Mary Lee McDaniel; numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn with interment to follow in the Rocky Mount U.M.C. Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.