Diane Penelope "Pennie" Daniel

Diane Penelope Daniel, 81 passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, January 1, 2024 at her home in St. Augustine, FL. “Pennie” as she was called was born on December 13, 1942 in Atlanta, GA to Ernest and Clarice Davis. In 1962 she moved to St. Augustine Beach with her husband Sammy. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, “Queen Jockette” and Friend. She also was adored by many students and staff members at The Webster School before she retired. Prior to working for the St. Johns County School Board, she was part owner of Vilano Visual Arts screen-printing. She loved family gatherings, camping, turtle egging (legal then), going on trips with her friends; and besides playing paddle tennis she was instrumental in running the USPTA National beach paddle tennis tournament for years. She loved attending various festivals near & far, listening to rock-n-roll music, especially the Rolling Stones, and played volleyball, softball and basketball for many years through the St. Johns County Rec. league. Pennie is survived by five children, Keith (Tammy) Daniel of Jacksonville, FL, Kevin (Christine) Daniel of St. Marys, GA, Karen (Larry) Hudgins of St. Augustine, FL, Kimbrough Daniel of Nokomis Beach, FL, Kristi Barnlund of Daytona Bch, FL, and her granddaughter who she raised, Annie (David) Barnlund of Costa Mesa, CA. Her brother Dave (ET) Davis, fourteen grand/step children and numerous great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and granddaughter Ashley Daniel and grandson Dylan Barnlund. Services will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, 385 State Rd 207, family will receive visitors one hour prior to service. Those unable to attend can view the service live streamed at https://iframe.dacast.com/live/2a7a09ae1c0559a83ef537e05e6a14a6/2aae7d5f-98fd-a9e6-32a7-b774547cf42c. A Celebration of Life reception/lunch will follow at the VFW, 6184 US Hwy 1 South. Flowers can be sent to the funeral home; or in lieu of flowers those wishing to contribute in memory of Pennie may donate to Community Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation online at support.communityhospice.com or mail a check to Community Hospice 4266 Sunbeam Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32257. Pennie’s family wishes to thank everyone for their support during this time, with a special thank you to her amazing Friends, who made numerous visits, brought food, and made sure she didn’t go without anything she needed; Angie Monroe for all her love in taking care of Mom’s yard, caregivers Michelle and Barbara, and Leslie, Megan, Shana, Kat, Michelle and Sarah from Hospice during her final days. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Diane Penelope "Pennie" Daniel

December 13, 1942 - January 1, 2024