Lucy Comegys Daniels

Lucy Comegys Daniels, 82 years of age, departed life on January 4, 2013 at Chestertown Rehabilitation Center. She was born on July 24, 1930 in Coatsville, PA to Alex and Mary Comegys. She was the last of her generation living. A brother, Vincent; two sisters, Ida and Lillian; son, Mark Daniels and her mother and father preceded her in death. Lucy was a loving, active and energetic woman who loved the Lord. She was a mother, sister and friend to all who knew her. During her childhood, she attended Henry Highland Garnett and was very active in sports, drama and dance. As a child, she attended Janes Methodist Church. She worked various jobs and upon graduating high school attended college in Princess Ann, MD for two years. Lucy returned to Chestertown and started her family in 1950. She had daughters, Veronica, Muriel, Clarissa and son Mark. While raising her children, she worked at Vita Food, Campbell Soup and as a teacher’s aide at Garnett Elementary school. As her passion for teaching grew, she decided to move to Baltimore and attend Coppin State College to obtain her degree in teaching. In Baltimore, she joined new Shiloh Baptist Church and was ordained Deaconess Lucy Comegys Daniels. After teaching third grade for many years, Lucy decided to retire and move back to the Eastern Shore to join her sisters Lillian and Ida. The day Lucy retired was a loss for the students and school system but a celebration for her family. Lucy was determined to keep active as a retiree, she worked at the hospital and McDonalds. Her family and ministry were a big part of her life. Upon returning to Chestertown, she joined Bethel AME under Rev. Frederick Jones, Jr. She later joined Bishop Charles Tilghman at the Potter’s House. She was asked to speak, be a worship leader and anything that the churches needed to do, she never refused. Prior to her sister, Pastor Lillian Blake Bartley’s death, Lucy felt she was needed at her church and became a member of the United Church of Deliverance. She later joined her grandson, Pastor Ronald Rochester, in fellowship and became a member of His Kindgdom Deliverance Ministries. Lucy took special interest in the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was very instrumental in helping to raise them. After returning to Chestertown, she had the privilege of having her great-granddaughter Tylia Carr live with her. Once Tylia completed high school and had her wings to fly, “Nana/Nanny” blessed her grandson Dante Brooks and his family by joining them at their home in Abilene, TX. She resided in Texas in 2007 and then again in 2009. As her health began to decline, it was decided by the family that Nana would return home to Chestertown where she peacefully relocated to her final resting place in Glory. Lucy leaves to mourn three daughters, Veronica, Muriel and Clarissa; nine grandchildren, Ronald, Toye, Melvin, Roneise (Stephen), Dante (Kisha), Chantrese, Nekia (Donte), Keela and Kiana; 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Lucy Comegys Daniels

July 24, 1930 - January 4, 2013