Patricia Carol McDaniel

March 26, 1936 - December 23, 2016

SANFORD—Patricia Carol McDaniel, 80, of Sanford, passed away Friday, Dec. 23rd. Patricia raised three loving daughters as a single parent after the passing of her husband in the month of their 17th anniversary. Her perseverance is a testament to her faith and belief that we are never given a task greater than we can bear, and that when all doors are closed, a window is opened. Her creative spirit and generous character made her an inspiration to all. A talented seamstress, she was constantly working on some special gift for family and friends. Artist, poet, author, missionary, teacher and above all, beloved mother and grandmother, she leaves behind a legacy of kindness, creativity and love. She is survived by her daughters Lori McDaniel Carlyle, her husband Dewayne, Colleen Ann McDaniel, Jennifer Galicia-McDaniel, her husband Gustavo; grandchildren Matthew Gooch, Luke Gooch, Melody Fister, Kathryn Fister, Charles Fister, Ireland Galicia-McDaniel, Julia Carter and Derek Carlyle; great-grandchild Cadielyn Gooch; sister Colleen Mathieson, brother Malcom Mathieson and many other family members. A visitation to celebrate Patricia’s life will be held on Wednesday December 28th from 6:00-8:00 pm at 3761 N.W. Cary Parkway, Cary, NC 27513 at The Life Center. The funeral will be held at Raleigh National Cemetery at 11:00 am on Thursday 29th and all are welcome. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Floral arrangements should be delivered to Wake Funeral & Cremation Services, 600 Gathering Park Circle, Suite 101, Cary, NC 27619