Janet Lee McDaniel Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Janet Lee McDaniel of Oakdale, Louisiana. Janet, born on March 21, 1956, passed away on August 1, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Janet for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Janet’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Noah Allen Laird and Ertha Lee Coker Laird; her husband William McDaniel; and her grandson Christian Blue Jordan. She is survived by: her children, Madella Jordan (Blue) of Kiln, Carilla Manuel (James) of Oberlin, Lee Ann Hyatt (T. J.) of Oakdale and Carlos Darnell Johnson, II (Reyah) of Bradford, Vermont.; her brother Dana Laird (Judy) of Oakdale; and her grandchild Grannie. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
