Dorothy "Dot" Daniels

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Posted by: Hayes Funeral Home
Date: Aug 10 2020 8:49 AM

Hayes Funeral Home

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P.O. Box 387

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Elba, Alabama 36323

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Ph. Number (334) 897-2225

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Dorothy "Dot" Daniels age 100, a resident of Elba, Alabama passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at her son’s home in Elba. Graveside services will be held at New Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 beginning at 10:00 AM with Hayes Funeral Home directing.

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She was a member of the New Ebenezer Baptist Church in the Cutis Community until her health prevented her from attending. Her husband drove a school bus until his death in 1964,she continued driving the bus route for many years. "Dot" was a successful broiler farmer for many years, and won awards as being a top producer. She also raised cattle and was fearless on a bush-hog until well into her 90’s. She will be remembered as a strong and determined woman, who loved and respected nature, especially as it pertained to farming. She loved her family, friends, antique collecting, gardening, and socializing. The world will never know the depth and strength of this woman, and her children and family will never recover from her loss and love.

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Mrs. Daniels is survived by a Son - Jimmie Daniels, Elba, AL, Daughter - Judy Rhodes (Mike Trent), Scottsboro, AL, Daughter-in-law - Emily Daniels, Pinkard, AL, Daughter-in-law - Martha Anne Daniels, Elba, AL, along with Grandchildren - Garrett Daniels, Denise Daniels Williams, Carol Daniels Adams, Merideth Daniels Ortiz, Barrett Rhodes, and Claude Daniels. She also leaves behind Great Grandchildren - Jake Daniels, Madison Daniels, Madalynn Daniels, Merissa Ray, Cassidy Lynn Williams, Angelia Ortiz, Kadie Adams, Levi Daniels, Sara Adams, and Lily Daniels, as well as numerous Nieces and Nephews whom she loved.

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She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer Franklin Daniels, by parents Etta Bedsole Crocker, and William Thomas Servitus Crocker, along with two sons, Fred Daniels and Frank Daniels, and a grandson Tutt Rhodes. Also preceding her were brothers, Coley Crocker, Pickins Crocker, and Willard Crocker, along with sisters, Pauline Crocker Williams and Jewel Crocker Plymale.

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Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama is serving the Daniels family.

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