Loving mother and grandmother received her angel wings on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 after struggling with a long-term illness. Daphne was born in Sarasota, Florida on October 7, 1964. Daphne moved to Jackson, Michigan as very young child where she attended and graduated from the Michigan School for the Deaf. Daphne found her greatest joy in her grandchildren and had a passion to teach sign language. She is survived by her son, Richard (Monique) Jackman and daughter Jessica (Jayvon ) Jackman; grandchildren, Deeshaney, Paul, Marquan, Richard, Erik, Brett, Aniya; sisters, Laura (Terry) Walters , Jackie (Craig) Harrell, Becky Walker, Kathy Ostoff, Chrissy Spayde, and Tammy Dugas; Brothers Erik (Lisa) Skidmore, Dennis (Michelle) Skidmore, Leroy Spayde; father Leroy Spayde. She was preceded in death by mother, Marian Skidmore Young and father, Frank Skidmore. According to her wishes cremation has been chosen. Contributions in her memory can be made to Lions Hearing Center of MI lhcmi.org