Lolita Marie Mcdaniel

Lolita Marie McDaniel
May 10, 1996 - May 5, 2025
Valdosta, GA
Ms. Lolita Marie McDaniel, 28, of Valdosta, GA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 5, 2025, in Ohio. Lolita was born on May 10, 1996, in Valdosta, GA, to Rebecca Cox Parnell. She made her home in Valdosta and, for the past year, enjoyed traveling. Lolita had a smile that could brighten any room and a contagious laugh that could turn anyone’s day around. She loved life, family, friends, music, and sunflowers. She had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need. Lolita shared a special bond with her nephew Ollie and her dog Miko. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents.
Lolita is survived by her mother, Rebecca Cox Parnell of Valdosta, GA, and her fathers, Joel McDaniel of Pennsylvania, Joe Parnell of Live Oak, FL, and Alan Marcus of Tifton, GA. She is also survived by four sisters: Laney Marcus of North Carolina, Terra Cox of Valdosta, GA, Sandy Turner (Cody) of Pennsylvania, and Ashlynn Marcus of Valdosta, GA; and three brothers: Joel McDaniel Jr. of Alaska, Gunnar Dunn of Missouri, and Anthony Marcus of Valdosta, GA. She leaves behind three nephews: Rylan Yoders of North Carolina, Oliver James Cox of Valdosta, GA, and Kobe Dunn of Missouri; and one niece, Aria Yoders of North Carolina. She is also survived by her bonus mom, Shannon Marcus Penrod of Pearson, GA, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, stepsiblings, and cherished friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at her residence, 3520 Hidden Hills Dr., Valdosta, GA, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for family and friends to gather. Memorialization was by cremation. Kind words and expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The McDaniel family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.