McDaniel, Ronnie Lester

Ronnie Jeanne McDaniel, 80, of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She retired from VA Tech after 30 years of services. After retirement she enjoyed gardening and spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ronnie was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Mae Lester; sisters, Mazie Cook (Fred), Cleo Gardner (Clifton); brothers, Edgel Lester (Grace), Eugene Lester. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Henry McDaniel; three daughters, Allison Hogan, Leslie Newman (Chris), Tracy Grubbs (Terry); three Grandchildren, Lauren Furrow, Jacob Newman, Zachary Newman; three great-grandchildren, Olivia Newman, Austin Furrow, Jackson Furrow; along with several special nieces and nephews. A special Thank you to her caregivers, Mrs. Marjorie Lucas, Ms. Cheryl Walters, Ms. Rio McPeak, Mrs. Amy Stevens, Nina Waweru and Amedisys Hospice; along with friends, Mr. Donnie Alderman and Mr. Curtis Nolen.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday January 7, 2021 at 2pm at Gardner Funeral Home with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time.