Jane Harrell Nichols McDaniel

Mrs. Jane Harrell Nichols McDaniel, 78, entered into eternal rest on August 1, 2024.

 Memorial services and burial will be held at Bellevue Memorial Gardens and Chapel on August 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service at the Bellevue Chapel.

 Jane was born in Selma, Alabama on August 28, 1945 and was the daughter of John Fred and Josie Virginia Harrell Nichols. After graduating from Judson College in 1967, Jane spent most of her career at Harlem High School in Harlem, Georgia teaching English and literature.

 After retiring from teaching, Jane loved to go dancing and shopping with her husband and joined multiple bridge clubs. She was a spirited woman who was always on the go and was devoted to her children and grandchildren.

 Her husband, Preston Jesse Arthur McDaniel, and son, Scott David McDaniel (Elizabeth) preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Jason Harrell Knight (Darlene), Jared Blake Knight (Tracy) both of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Preston Andrew “Andy” McDaniel (Robin) of Huntersville, North Carolina, and Catherine Jeanne “Katie” McGahee of Summerville, South Carolina. She also leaves behind her grandchildren; Justin Harrell Knight, Jacob Martin Knight, Logan Blake Knight, Addie Elizabeth McDaniel, Ashlyn Taylor Smith, Annalee Rose McDaniel, Preston Andrew “Drew” McDaniel, II, Grace Elizabeth McDaniel, and Noah Blake McGahee.

 The family would like to thank all the caregivers that graciously cared for Jane over the past four years. Your care and devotion allowed Jane to live these last years with dignity and feeling loved.

 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jacksonville Humane Society or K9s for Warriors.