Eleanore Daniels

Eleanore Virginia Matthews Daniels, 93, of Church Hill, Maryland, entered into eternal rest on June 14, 2018, at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Medical Center. “Sis”, as she was affectionately known, was born on September 9, 1924, to the late Casper Matthews and Mattere Queen. She was raised by Lorenzo Wright and Martha Wright. She attended public school in Church Hill, Maryland. On November 1, 1946, Eleanore married Allen Daniels from Pondtown, Maryland. She worked as a cook and a housekeeper for a few years. Later in life, she opened her home to foster children. On September 14, 1978, Eleanore received an accommodation from Governor Harold Hughes for exceptional service as a foster parent. She genuinely loved children and it showed in the countless children she raised. Her favorite pastimes were reading the Bible, putting together puzzles and listening to and singing gospel music. Eleanore was ordained as a minister under the late Norman Blackston and later became assistant pastor at The National Church of God in Pondtown, Maryland, under the late Reverend Beatrice Spencer. Her love for God and the ministry was remarkable. Eleanore was a member of the Faith Life Church of Chestertown, Maryland, under the leadership of Bishop Ronald T. Fisher. Eleanore was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Allen William Daniels; daughter, Eva L. Combs; three sisters, Nettie Thomas, Esther Cain and Ruth Handy; three brothers, John Matthews, James Matthews and Lorenzo Matthews; one sister-in-law, Sara Matthews; and two nephews, Lewis Matthew and Melvin Handy. Eleanore leaves to cherish her memory, three sons, William Daniels of Church Hill, MD, Ted Jackson of Church Hill, MD, and Clifton Seeney of Milford, DE; one daughter-in-law, Shanqutoshia Jackson of Church Hill, MD; three grandsons, James Rochester and Tremaine and Trevan Jackson; granddaughters, Kaneisha, Tehya, Kailie, Mikeya and Kara; two great-granddaughters, Iaisha and Theresa Rochester; 11 great-grand children; one sister-in-law, Bettie Spencer; countless foster sons and daughters, including Carol Jean Butler; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Lovingly Submitted, The Family To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Eleanore Daniels, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Eleanore Daniels

September 9, 1924 - June 14, 2018