Barbara "Bobbie" Tipton Daniel, 87 years old, went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2020 in the home of her daughter, Crystal, and son-in-law, Nelson McDaniel in Shelby, N.C.
Bobbie was born on June 1, 1932 in Chattanooga, Tn. to Charles and Catharine Tipton. Bobbie was married to James "Jim" E. Daniel who passed in 1999.
She is survived by her two children, Crystal Richards-McDaniel of Shelby, N.C. and David K. Daniel of Lyerly, Ga. She is also survived by her son-in-law, Nelson McDaniel; daughter-in-law, Nancy Daniel; one sister, Nancy Wood, of San Diego, Ca. and her husband, Spencer; as well as Bobbie's six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; Kevin Daniel and his wife Leanna, of Rome Ga. and their two children, Everett and Lydia, Matthew Daniel of Raleigh, N.C., Andrew Daniel of Lyerly, Ga. and his wife Kristen, Jacob Richards of Chattanooga, Tn., Rachel Richards of Shelby, N.C., and Rosemary Richards of Raleigh, N.C. Bobbie's surviving extended family includes Bob Richards of Chattanooga, Tn., her niece, Susan Stewart of Fountain Inn, S.C. and her husband, Glenn Campbell; her nephew, Skipper Stewart of Calhoun, Ga. and his wife Brenda; nephew, Greg Stewart of Carrollton, Ga. and his wife Patti; and her niece, Karen Russo of Los Angeles, Ca. and her husband, Michael; as well as a host of friends and students from her daughter's studio who loved her very much.
Bobbie was a member of Summerville First United Methodist Church where she served faithfully for many years. She was a member of the Eastern Star and worked for over 30 years for Dr. Richard Miller, DDS. Bobbie will be fondly remembered for her beautiful soprano singing voice, her warm smile, her love of chocolate. and her gracious, loving heart. She leaves a legacy behind filled with laughter, grace and above all else, love.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, in the Summerville Cemetery at 1 p.m. All friends and family are invited to attend the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Summerville First United Methodist Church or Hospice of Cleveland County NC, 951 Wendover Heights Dr, Shelby NC, 28150.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.