Mary Daniel
Roxana |
Mary Elizabeth Daniel, 90, passed away at 8:25 pm, Thursday, January 19, 2023, at her home.
Born March 4, 1932, in Roxana, she was the daughter of Leon and Carrie (Scroggins) Scheller.
Mary had worked as a nurse's aid and nursery attendant for St. Joseph Hospital in Alton, a nurse's aid for VIP Manor in Wood River, and as a dental receptionist.
On May 12, 1951, in Hartford, she married John P. Daniel, Jr. He died on February 17, 2011.
Surviving are a son, David (Patti) Daniel of Bethalto; three daughters, Karen Carroll of Hamel, Lynda (Rusty, Sr) Wheat of Wanda, Patricia (James) Harpole of Bethalto; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brother, Raymond Scheller.
Visitation will be from 3-6 pm, Tuesday, January 24 at Marks Mortuary in Wood River.
The funeral service will be held at 11 am, Wednesday at Wanda United Methodist Church. Rev. Dr. L. Joseph Scheets will officiate.
Burial will follow in Wanda Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the William M. BeDell Achievement and Resource Center in Wood River.
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