Mary Jo Daniels, age 91, of Elba, Alabama, departed this life on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Baptist Hospital South in Montgomery, Alabama. A woman of quiet strength, deep devotion, and unwavering love for her family, Mrs. Daniels leaves behind a legacy rooted in faith, kindness, and the simple joys of a life well lived.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from the Hayes Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Kit Johnson and The Honorable Timothy Johnson officiating. Committal services will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Hayes Funeral Home on Saturday from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM.

Mrs. Daniels is survived by her loving children Janet (Wayne) Stambaugh, Montgomery, AL, Traci (Charles) Brown, Montgomery, AL, Joey Daniels, Elba, AL, Stevie Daniels, Elba, AL.

She was the proud grandmother of seven grandchildren and the cherished great‑grandmother of five great‑grandchildren, each of whom brought her immeasurable joy.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Aaron Lamar Daniels; her parents, Ralph Brantley Lowery and Eunice Lambert Lowery; her sister, Angelee Bowers; and her grandson, Davey Stambaugh.

Mrs. Daniels will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her steadfast love for her family, and the grace with which she carried herself throughout her 91 years. Her presence will be deeply missed, yet her influence will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama, is honored to serve the Daniels family during this time.