Obituary

Emma Dean Morgan McDaniel

January 4, 1939 - March 27, 2025

Emma Dean Morgan McDaniel, age 86 and a resident of Hammond, LA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 27, 2025. She was born in Lewiston, LA, on January 4, 1939, and graduated from Kentwood High School Class of 1958. After high school, Emma attended Charity Hospital Nursing School in New Orleans, LA, where she became a Nurse Anesthetist. She worked as a labor and delivery Anesthetist for many years at Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, LA, and made a family home in Harvey, LA, and then moved to Hammond, LA, after her retirement. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, gardening, volunteering with the Sunshine Ladies, and spending time with friends and family.

Emma was truly one of a kind. She was determined, courageous, sassy, spunky, selfless, a good listener, and could easily make you laugh. She was the matriarch of her family and a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Emma’s life was defined by her unwavering love for her family and her faith. Her family finds comfort in knowing her spirit will live on in their lives and the countless lives she touched.

Survived by: Daughters: Janet McDaniel Bankston of Hammond, LA, (Byron Bankston) and Julie McDaniel Shartle of Madisonville, LA (Bryan Shartle). Grandchildren who lovingly called her MawMaw: Leah Bankston, Bolden Bankston, Micah Bankston, Rebekah Bankston, Cain Bankston, and Caleb Shartle. Sister, Mary Morgan Alford and best friend of 68 years Mamie Majoria. Also, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.

She was welcomed into Heaven by her husband Johnnie McDaniel of 43 years, her parents Talmadge and Emma Travis Morgan, and her granddaughter Chole Shartle.

Visitation will be held on April 3, at Spring Creek Baptist Church (73072 Hwy. 1054, Kentwood, LA) from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. A funeral service will be held in the church at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial donations to your chosen Charity.

McKneely Funeral Home - Kentwood is in charge of arrangements.