Shirley Mae Daniels

July 7, 1932 – September 30, 2016

Shirley Mae Daniels, formerly of Titusville, Florida, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 30, 2016, at the Renaissance Retirement Center in Sanford, Florida. She was born on July 7, 1932, in Lenoir, North Carolina.

Shirley was predeceased by her parents, Samuel H. and Gertrude “Gertie” B. (Phillips) Ritch, brother, Elmer Smith Ritch, four sisters: Anna Ritch, Ruby Lee Coffee, Virginia “Ruth” Price, and Dorothy “Dot” Church, granddaughter Rachel L. Garrett and son-in-law Robert Brandon.

Survivors include her loving husband of over 62 years, Noah O. Daniels, son, William B. Lipscomb, four daughters: Willadean Brandon, Sandra (John) Adams, Elizabeth (Max) Trevino, and Kimberly (Bjarke) Hansen, thirteen grandchildren: William Lipscomb, Shawn (Tara) Brandon, Melinda (Jessie) Willmon, Sonya (Matt) Kinley, Kathryn Adams, Jack Adams, Max Trevino, Tomas Trevino, Dustin Trevino, Tristen Trevino, Jesper (Linnea) Hansen, Kalle (Tine) Hansen, Steffen (Cathrine) Hansen, and seven greatgrandchildren: Dylan Brandon, Jordan Garrett, Noah Garrett, Sarah Kinley, Sadie Kinley, Hjalte Hansen, and Nohr Hansen.

A person of remarkable quality who was capable of doing anything that she set her mind to, and ultimately she always accomplished exactly what she wanted to achieve. She along with Noah inspired their children to follow their hearts and dreams, always reminding them that if they were willing to do the work they would realize their goals. While Shirley was a homemaker, she worked with her husband much of their married life. Shirley cared deeply about others, always willing to lend assistance to anyone in need. Her generous nature, prompted her and Noah to open their home throughout the years to many dear, dear friends who became family. Shirley was an avid card player who enjoyed cruising, and the Florida sunshine. She loved her family and friends and held an especially sentimental spot in her heart for animals.

Over a decade ago, Shirley began to suffer the unforgiving illness of dementia and the slow but inexorable decline. Through this difficult journey, she was in the loving, devoted, gentle and kind hands of her husband, Noah, who stood with her, tending to her daily needs, comforting, and loving her deeply to the very end.

Visitation will be held Monday, October 10, 2016, at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Gotha, Florida, 10:00 am – 11:00 am. The service will follow immediately thereafter. Committal will follow at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims, Florida, 2:00 – 2:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ASPCA, www.aspca.org/donate.