Mrs. Samia Daniel

Samia Zahr Daniel, 83, of Richmond, VA, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026. Born in Abadieh, Lebanon, as the eldest daughter of ten children to Amin and Haifa Zahr, she was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Yousef Daniel.

Leading with determination and self-reliance from a young age, Samia graduated from the Makassed School of Nursing in Beirut in 1965. Driven by a goal of independence, she became the breadwinner for her family, laying the foundation for their home and supporting her younger siblings. In the early 1970s, she moved to the U.S. to work as a nurse and visit her brothers. It was here she met her husband, Yousef, whom she married in 1974. Together, they worked hand-in-hand running candy and stationery shops in New York City while raising their daughter, Susan. While working with her husband, she continued to pursue her nursing care, caring for patients, which she dedicated her life to do.

The family returned to Lebanon in 1994 for Susan's higher education. Following Yousef's passing in 2011, Samia moved back to the U.S. in 2012 to live with her daughter's family in Richmond. Remembered for her unwavering love, integrity, self-less service, and generosity, she is survived by her daughter, Susan Daniel Fayad (Nasser); her grandchildren, Adam and Eva; her brothers, Mohamed, Munir, Jihad, Ziad, and Eyad; her sister, Nadima; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

For all who wish to pay their respects:

Viewing and service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., Richmond, VA 23229.

Burial will follow at 12:00 p.m.

Westhampton Memorial,10000 Patterson Ave., Richmond, VA 23228.