Ida Ruth McDaniels 1947-2022 Obituary
Ida Ruth McDaniels, 74, of Selbyville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Richwood, West Virginia, on Oct. 1, 1947, a daughter of the late Russel “Bud” and Inez Vaughn Cogar.
Ruth married the love of her life, Johnie Paul McDaniels, and they were blessed with over 54 years of marriage.
In addition to her husband, she is also survived by four daughters, Sherry and husband, Melvin McIe, of Selbyville, Sheila McDaniels of Selbyville, Terry and husband, Rob Fraser, of St. Marys, West Virginia, and Tammy and husband, Steve Curtis, of Buckhannon; seven grandchildren, Ashley and husband, Raymond Pennington, Amanda and husband, Anthony Holly, Joseph Cobb, Kaitlyn and husband, Dylan McClure, Karla Curtis, Kessa Curtis, and Keaton Fraser; six great-grandchildren, Waylon Cobb, Claire McClure, Karter Pennington, Chase Pennington, Alayna Holly and Alaura Holly; two sisters, Rosie Bancroft of Webster Springs and Retha Giles of Cowen; one brother, Lonnie Cogar and wife, Sheila, of Webster Springs; and a special niece, Debbie and husband, Roy Young, of Grafton.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one grandson, Melvin Paul McIe; three siblings, Katie Cogar, Russie (Larry) Unger and Dale (Bill) Triplett; and in-laws, Audley Oval and Bertha McDaniels.
Ruth was a member of the Beech Mountain Sportsmen’s Club, the old Newlon United Methodist Church and a life member of the Selbyville Volunteer Fire Department. She was well-known in the local community for her homemade biscuits and hot dog sauce. Ruth has a passion for singing the old gospel hymns, especially at church sings with good friends, Teresa Tenney and Bessie McDaniels.
The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to WV Hospice for the loving care shown to her and the family. From the bottom of our hearts, Ruth’s daughters Sherry, Terry and Tammy extend much appreciation to WV Central Aging for blessing our beloved mama with the most precious, gentle caregiver God ever created, our sister Sheila Ann McDaniels. We will be forever grateful for you all. May God be in the center of your lives.
The family will receive friends at the Pleasant Dale Community Church on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, from 11 a.m. until 1p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Wease Day, Pastor Terry Gower and Rob Fraser officiating.
Interment will follow in the Pleasant Dale Cemetery.
The McDaniels family entrusted the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel with the arrangements.
Ida Ruth McDaniels 1947-2022 Obituary
