Orrie Lee Daniels

Obituary For Orrie Lee Daniels

Funeral services for Orrie Lee “Pat” Daniels, 85, of Orlando, FL were held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the Magdalene Christian Faith Church Cemetery Allendale, SC with Pastor Cynthia Johnson presiding and Reverend Jerome Clark eulogist.

One reality for which we must face is the rising of the sun and the setting of the same. Such is true for the end of a generation. Auntie Pat’s transition marks such a period for us, as we mourn the one who was mother to us all, yet never birth her own. No one would have ever known such as she loved on all her nieces and nephews unconditionally.

Everyone has one, that cool mother-aunt who indulges our short-comings and celebrates our every action. Close enough in age to some of us to know the hippest trends, yet careful to draw that all so present and obvious line in the sand, of which none of us would dare to cross. What a remarkable lady, full of grace, abundant laughter, fun to be around, canny, and down-right special. It is no exaggeration to say that Auntie Pat was the total package: highly intelligent, compassionate, self-confident, independent, no-nonsense, attractive, carefree, had a flair for fashion and interior decorating, immaculate homemaker, great cook, had a beautiful handwriting, and much, much more.

Our time spent with Auntie Pat is representative of our entire life to date, we cannot begin to imagine a time without her, although moving forward will be different, we can truly say that we have amassed an abundance of memories each in our own way, that can be captured in such yester moments as a shopping trip to Jackson Byron's Department Store for that perfect matching outfit “Vida” and Tessie fashionably wore; a walk along the Dixie, through Coral Gables and Douglas Road; a ride in that baby blue iridescent colored Camaro down Grand Avenue; many adventures of Coconut Grove -- the Goombay Festival and Jai-Alai; a quick pit stop at Benson’s to gas-up and possibly chat with Uncle Oliver; visiting Uncle AD in the upstairs apartment; trying to keep up with “Slick”, the coolest uncle ever; listening to the latest tunes with Georgie-Boy; tapping on the window pane for Auntie Mary Jane to open the door after which the two would catch-up on the news of the day and possibly run the numbers game; cooking for Don and the 2 Larry's brought much pleasure and great joy seeing them consume a home cooked meal; long telephone conversations with Aunt Lily to include plans for the next family reunion; the saddest day remembered 06/06/1966, loosing Uncle Herley in that tragic automobile accident, leaving Auntie Cat, Cynt and the rest of the family far too soon; making sure Diane, “Licky” and Junior had all that was needed to sustain and more; looking forward to visits with Eddie Jr. and Leo to pass the time, run errands or grab a sandwich at Bernice’s café; so happy to see and most proud of Gerald in his crisp military uniform ready for the next assignment; Sunday dinners at Aunt Jurien and Uncle Richard’s; making sure “Val” Michelle and Amelia experienced life in the country and getting to know family; arrival of Don and Veronica’s twins Ashley and Herley was an even greater opportunity to be spoiled as never before, a standard by which we all enjoyed; fond reflections of good times with “Red”, Tammy and Ms. Pearl – coveting the importance of friendship; holding on to the good church hat, a stylish gift from Ivory, 1st and 3rd Sunday the ride to Magdalene Christian Church with Sallie Mae in the driver’s seat; praying that Sarah and Jerry with BB and Lakondain tow, would offer a return ride home; a delicious bounty of smothered turkey wings, rice, cabbage, cornbread and a hearty roast simmering for the partaking; love you baby are the words with which “the only” was greeted; a tender connection of being the baby girl often shared with Marilyn; and the gift of humility and love of family shared with each of us her Nieces and Nephews

Miss Daniels was born October 18, 1936, in Allendale County SC to the late Orther Daniels and the late Sallie Mutcherson Daniels.

Until she graduated High School, Orrie lived with her mother on the family’s farm in the Gravel Hill section of the county. Her father Orther, who died several years prior, alongside her mother raised a country girl with country values, like her siblings. She was exposed to home-cooked country meals, farm life, gardening, a two-seater outhouse, playing sports, basketball particular and attend Southern Baptist Sunday services. In her youth, she was baptized and received the right-hand of fellowship into the Near Rivers Baptist Church of the Saint Mark/Barton Road Communities where she was brought up in fear and admonition of the Lord. Upon returning to her native roots of Allendale, Orrie joined the Magdalene Christian Faith Church following in the steps of her elder sister the late Lily Bell Daniels Seabrooks and accompanied her children there, where she received spiritual nurturing and immediately fell in love with the people, developed a renewed connection to the Word and God almighty. She was one of the youngest members of a large extended and loving family. She was tomboy at heart who tagged around with her older brothers and later left the farm for a life in the big city of Miami, Florida. With no one to fully work the family land and looming encroachment threats, the family eventually lost their farm.

From the beginning, she was a bright student and thoroughly enjoyed school. Right after high school, this country girl joined her siblings in Miami, by that time Mary Jane had moved there as well. She continued to excel academically, obtaining some postsecondary educational and vocational training. She worked in the retail industry for many years and retired from her Retail Fashion Consultant position with J. Byron's Department Store after 34 years, where she received an award for exemplary performance. Her impressive interpersonal, verbal, written and oral communication skills, afforded her much success as she took on new endeavors in the private sector.

Orrie enjoyed traveling, whether by car, train, plane, or cruise ship. There were trips to several Caribbean countries, notably Saint Thomas, Jamaica and Nassau, Bahamas. Domestic adventures included travels to her native Allendale, Charleston and Hilton Head, SC, and numerous points of interest along the eastern coast. She enjoyed spending time with Goddaughter Cynthia Royal with whom she shared a loving and supportive relationship throughout her youth and adult life encompassing many memorable years.

After a heroic struggle against a series of debilitating strokes and other co-morbidities lasting more than 16 years, Orrie passed away at Orlando’s Health Central Hospital in the presence of her loving niece and legal guardian, Divida K. Daniels daughter of nephew, Harold Donald Daniels, in Orange County Florida,

Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all things take place.” Luke 21:32

All expressions of kindness and warm regards can be shared with the family on the rear patio at the residence of her niece, Sallie Seabrooks, 568 Pickrum Street, Allendale.

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