Wanetta I. Daniels, 91, best known as Nita to those who loved her, passed peacefully at Fox Nursing Home on March 9. Born in Morris to Lyman and Bernice Olds, Nita was the eldest of three. She graduated from Morris Central School in 1954. Nita worked for Amphenol for 34 years before retiring. She spent most of her life taking care of others, making a second profession of it for 15 years after her retirement.
Nita was a member of the Butternut Valley Grange, often serving at their booth at the county fair. She enjoyed painting, collecting cardinal and rooster figurines, spending time with family, friends, and her beloved pets, and shopping. One of her greatest joys was the weekly Bible study she hosted at her home for more than 10 years. She worshiped at the Holmesville Baptist Church.
Nita was survived by her sister Mary and grandchildren Shorty, Jamie, Miki, and Scott.
She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene; her long-time partner, Jack; her daughters, Sue and Paula; her parents, Lyman and Bernice; her brother, John; her grandson, Matt; and several cousins and close friends.
A service to celebrate Nita will be held at Holmesville Baptist Church on March 21 at 2:00 p.m., where everyone who loved her is invited to gather. There will be no graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the SPCA or St. Jude’s in Nita’s honor.