Mrs. Tillie Francis Daniels

April 29, 1929 - March 14, 2019

Tillie Francis Daniels passed away in the presence of her family on March 14, 2019, at the age of 89. Tillie, daughter of Ernest L. and Maude (Gray) Fehr, was born on April 29, 1929 in Mountain View, Missouri. Tillie remained in the Mountain View area throughout her youth, attending Columbia Grade School and graduating from Mountain View High School in 1947. She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Lee Daniels on April 29, 1948. Tillie and Bob began their married life on a farm near his family in Mountain View. In 1956, Bob went on the road as a truck driver and they moved to a small home in Willow Springs. Shortly after, they purchased their family farm right outside of Willow Springs, in Hutton Valley, where they continued to live together until her passing. Tillie was a strong, independent woman and a hard worker. She raised a large garden and kept the farm, and raised their three children while Bob was on the road. Tillie was a dedicated mother and made sure that she never missed an event for her children. She was an amazing cook and baker, always having baked goodies on hand for whenever friends and family stopped by to visit. Tillie, who was fondly known as “Mema”, was devoted to her family and loved taking care of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was soft-spoken and sweet but had a witty sense of humor. Tillie was an avid blood donor and worked at her local polling location at every election. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and the Sacred Heart Ladies’ Guild. Although a hard worker, Tillie still took time to enjoy her hobbies. She loved to bowl and was on a bowling league for many years. Tillie loved to embroider and quilt and belonged to a ladies’ quilting group that met frequently. Tillie was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and a loyal friend. She will be dearly missed. Tillie is survived by her husband, three children: Mitchell Daniels and his wife Vicki of Pomona, Lonnie Daniels and his wife Cathy of Mountain View, and Connie (Daniels) and husband Charles Miller of Willow Springs, five grandchildren, Shawn Daniels, Chris Daniels, Scott Daniels, Mandie Boyle and Carrie Brixey, one sister, Lillian (Fehr) Pruett, 8 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Her parents and two sisters, Dorothy and Martha, preceded her in death. The Rosary will be recited Monday, March 18, 2019 at Willow Funeral Home, LLC at 5:30 P.M. Visitation will follow at 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. The Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Sherman Wall officiating. Interment will follow at the New Salem Cemetery near Mtn. View. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home, LLC. On-line condolences may be left at www.willowspringsfuneralhome.com