Shirley Jean McDaniel, age 75, of Chehalis, Washington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Saint Peter’s Hospital in Olympia, surrounded by her family. Shirley was the devoted wife of 57 years to Darris McDaniel, also of Chehalis.
Family and friends were Shirley’s passion and joy. Shirley was a warm and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend to so many. Family meant everything to Shirley, and she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also loved to entertain, travel, and fish, and she maintained a beautiful garden and home. Decorating and interior design brought particular enjoyment to Shirley. Over the years, Shirley was very involved with Darris in giving back to their community through their family owned local business. She was very proud of being active in a family business that was so much a part of the community.
Shirley was born in Springfield, Missouri on February 2, 1943, and moved to California, where she married Darris in 1961. Shirley leaves behind her loving husband, Darris; son, Jeffery McDaniel; daughter, Michelle Bielat; granddaughters, Alesha (Garet) McDaniel-Russo, Megan McDaniel, and Cameron Bielat; grandsons, Jory Pritchett, Garrett McDaniel, and Conner Bielat; great grandchildren, Lilly Russo , Rylan Solinger, Marley McDaniel, Jasynn Pritchett, Brody Glassett, and Reggie McDaniel; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and close friends. Her spirit and sense of adventure will be truly missed.
At Shirley’s request, a Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 7, at the Cowlitz County Event Center, 1900 7th Avenue, Longview. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Shirley’s name to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation through the donors page at https://pulmonaryfibrosis.donorpages.com/Tribute/ShirleyMcDaniel/
