Nancy Isom McDaniel

Nancy Isom McDaniel, 82, passed away November 21, 2023, at the Greenwood Leflore Hospital after a sudden illness.  Funeral services are 11 A.M. Friday, November 24, 2023, at Greenwood Delta Funeral Home with Dr. Jim Phillips officiating.  Interment is in Moorhead Cemetery.  Visitation is from 9:30-11 Friday prior to the service.

Nancy was born in Sunflower, MS to Mike and Artera Isom on November 4, 1941.  She was a graduate from Moorhead High School in 1959 and received her degree in Physical Education from Delta State University and taught school in the Greenwood Public School System for thirty plus years.  She earned “Teacher of the Year” award in 2000-2001 and positively influenced many generations of students.

Nancy loved planning and hosting family and class reunions at the family farm.  She had been a longtime active member of First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School.  Nancy had a passion for cooking, especially preparing Sunday lunch for her family to enjoy.

The last of seven children, she is survived by her husband of 62 years, Dorsey McDaniel; three sons, Vincent McDaniel of Greenwood, Keith McDaniel (Donna) of Hattiesburg, Michael McDaniel (Terri) of Greenwood; six grandchildren, Paten McDaniel (Tori) of Canton, Karlie McDaniel (Phong) of Houston, TX, Kase McDaniel (Hayley) of Houston, TX, Patrick McDaniel of Jackson, Brady McDaniel of Jackson, Avery McDaniel of Greenwood; and four great grandchildren, Addy Le, Finn Le, Emily Claire McDaniel and Celia McDaniel.

Pallbearers will be Paten McDaniel, Kasey McDaniel, Patrick McDaniel, Brady McDaniel, Freddie Isom and Clay Isom.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s research hospital, the Baptist Children’s Village, or the charity of donor’s choice.

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