of Wilson, AR
October 24, 1931 - January 11, 2015
Doris ''Dottie'' McDaniel passed away January 11, 2015 in Wilson, Arkansas. Dottie was born October 24, 1931 in Paris Arkansas, the daughter of Truman H. and Lula Grace Payne Smith, and grew up in the Logan County community. She attended the Paris Public Schools graduating as Valedictorian of the Class of 1949. Dottie was fourth grade teacher in the Wilson Public Schools for forty-four years. She came to Wilson in 1953 after graduating from Arkansas State Teachers College (now University of Central Arkansas), Class of 1952. As a new teacher, she lived in the Wilson ''Teacherage''-the original home of the Lee Wilson family- and experienced a special time in the history of the community. In 1954 she married Donnie McDaniel and was longtime member of the Wilson United Methodist Church. She is predeceased by her husband; her parents; and a brother Truman ''Tru'' H. Smith, Jr. of Fayetteville, Arkansas. She is survived by one brother, Raymond ''Ray'' C. Smith of Fayetteville, a sister, Mary Sue Smith of San Diego, California and several nieces and nephews.
Sign Guestbook
18 Condolence(s)
T.J. and Mary Alice McAfee
Sunday, January 18, 2015
T.J. and I both have wonderful memories of Dottie. She was an outstanding teacher for our two children and a goof friend to us. A teacher never knows whose life they touch. You touched many.
Jo Westlake
Thursday, January 15, 2015
My love and prayers to the family. She was a great person in many ways, always a pleasure to be around. I remember when she would come to Paris to visit her parents, she and Milton would always have a few jokes to share. Love her.
Stella and Tonda Seals
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Our condolences to the McDaniel family. Dottie was a great co worker and teacher.
Chris Shannon
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Mrs. McDaniel was my 4th grade teacher. She not only helped to educate me in school but in life as well. She touched the lives of so many generations and will greatly missed. My heart goes out to her family and friends....
Ricky, Vickie and Katie Shannon
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Mrs. McDaniel was truly a great lady, teacher, friend and a wonderful influence on many, many lives. She will live forever in the hearts and minds of her students. She was loved and respected by anyone who ever knew her. We will grieve and we will remember her grace and charm and compassion. Our sympathy to her family and our community.
Carolyn Chism Helms
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
I remember her enthusiasm when she helped establish Brownie and Girl Scout troops in Wilson with Mrs. Wren and Mabel McDaniel. She was a beautiful lady.
Harrison Hood
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Sudie, Ray and the rest of the family. She will be missed. She welcomed me into her life 12-years ago when Leila and I started dating. She showed me friendship and love from day one, and never stopped.
Love,
Harrison
Janie Miller Roberts
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
My prayers and sympathy to the McDaniel family during this time of bereavement, Mrs. McDaniel was the epitome of grace and charm. Everyone loved her and she was a great influence on many students.
Kelly Felts Hudson
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the McDaniel family. She was a great teacher. I believe everyone in Wilson had her. She will be greatly missed.
Kathryn Milloway
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
What a wonderful teacher she was! She was my 4th grade spelling/language teacher. She will be missed! My thoughts & prayers go out to her family. R.I.P. Mrs. McDaniel
Janine (Alexander) Stratton
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
What a wonderful, sweet lady! I loved her as a 4th grade teacher and playing geography baseball!!! What a blessing you were to so many. My prayers are with your family.
Lois Leftwich Travis
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Wonderful, beautiful, sweet lady who was dearly loved by all! My sympathy to her family and friends!
Roy Hayden Shull
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
My sincere sympathy to the family, Miss Dottie was great teacher & good friend with all my respect. Hayden
Joyce Ann Sivley-Stovall
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
A beautiful, wonderful lady. I had the opportunity to visit with her in January of last year. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Prayers for her family and love ones, that they may find comfort and peace. God Bless!
Joyce Ann
mary ann wilson
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
What a beautiful lady and what a beautiful life she led. We will all miss you, Dottie.
Larry and Cindy Shannon
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Mrs. McDaniel will always be remembered as our 4th grade teacher. She had such a great influence on every child that she taught. She will be missed in the church and the community.
Martha (Jones) Barbee
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
My prayers go out to the family of Mrs. McDaniel. She was one of my favorite teachers at Wilson Elementary School.
Patricia Shull - Gorman
Monday, January 12, 2015
Well done, Mrs. McDaniel, well done. I will remember your influence and guidance forever. It was an honor to sit in your classroom in 4th grade and listen to your stories of life and adventure. Thank you for everything. You were a blessing to many.