Shirley Louise Lyle Loan McDaniel, 89, of Millboro, Virginia passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at her residence.
She was born February 15, 1936, in Staunton, Virginia, the daughter of the late Edmund Stephen Lyle and Margaret Julia Fertig Lyle.
On September 20, 1967, she married James “Buck” Leslie McDaniel, her husband of 52 years. He preceded her in death on August 28, 2020.
Shirley worked for and retired from the United States Post Office in Millboro, Virginia.
She was a member of the Windy Cove Presbyterian Church, Millboro Springs, the Millboro Preservation Cultural Association, and a former member of the Millboro Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Shirley volunteered as the Girl Scout Leader in the village of Millboro for numerous years and enjoyed working with young people in the community. She had numerous hobbies, especially quilting, flower gardening, painting, and crafts. She operated a craft shop in Millboro before moving it to Staunton, Virginia. After retirement, Shirley developed a passion for researching her family ancestry, especially the history of the Lyle family on Mill Creek Road.
She is survived by three daughters, Sandra Loan Eutsler of Staunton, Virginia, Rebecca Loan Newton & husband Jeffery of Middlebrook, Virginia,
Stephanie Loan Moore of Clifton Forge, Virginia; eight grandchildren, Clint A. Eutsler (Cara), Martha Eutsler King (Jonathan), Christopher Newton (Ashley), James A. Moore, Jessica Newton Patterson (Will), Sarah Newton, Emily Moore Rudin (Scottie), Jennifer Moore Carter (Alex); great-grandchildren, Kristin Johnston, Taylor Smiley (Schyler), Matthew Minter, Madison King (Gabe), Skylar Moore, Michaela, Levi & Ben Newton, Gabrielle & Isabelle Rudin, Brycen Moore, Everly Carter and soon to be born Anna Brooks Carter; great-great-grandchildren, Jaiden Johnston, Parker Johnston, Parker Minter, Rayleigh Vest, Willow Smiley; a brother, Tom Durham of Warm Springs, Virginia; two sisters, Barbara Howell (Paul) of Millboro, Susan Livick (Ray) of Covington, Virginia; a sister-in-law, Shirley Schick of Antioch, Tennessee; numerous nieces and nephews and a lifetime friend, Betty Haddix of Millboro.
She was preceded in death by two sons-in-law, Clinton D. Eutsler and Allen Brooks Moore.
A private graveside service will be held at Lyle Chapel Cemetery at a later date.
I am deeply sadden to hear about the loss of Aunt Shirley. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. She was a remarkable person who touched the lives of many, and her memory will forever remain in our hearts. Prayers for comfort and strength during this difficult time. Love to all.
Sandy my heart breaks for you. I know how much you and her shared in life.
Charlie and I wish to convey our deepest condolences to the entire family of Mrs. McDaniel. Although we didn’t have the pleasure of knowing her well, I heard many fond stories of Great MawMaw from Taylor, one being her fond memory of making crafts while visiting when she was young. That talent will live on in her and in other children and grandchildren. Just know our prayers are with you now and in the days ahead.
I know that she was a distant relative of mine. My mother was a Lyle from millcreek and we went to the chapel many times. I also researched the lyle’s after my mother died. It is a shame that research begins after a death. Prayers for this family
Sorry for your loss Sandra. May time heal your heart but memories never leave you.
Sandy you have my deepest sympathy.
My mom has been gone since 1993 and I still miss her.
We are so sorry to hear this about Shirley’s passing. What a wonderful woman she was and is…She always treated me the same as all her girls…in my childhood years she was really like a mom to me…What great memories to cherish forever…my thoughts and prayers for Sandy,Becky abd Steph…and her family.
We are so sorry to hear this about Shirley’s passing. What a wonderful woman she was and is…She always treated me the same as all her girls…in my childhood years she was really like a mom to me…What great memories to cherish forever…my thoughts and prayers for Sandy,Becky and Steph…and her family.