Esther M. McDaniels

Esther M. McDaniels, 81, of Sioux City passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at a local care center.

Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, June 4, 2020 at St. Thomas Orthodox Church.  Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00P.M. with a Trisagion Service at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the church.  Burial will be at the St. Thomas Orthodox Cemetery in Graceland Park Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com. 

Esther was born April 1, 1939 in Sioux City, the daughter of Ferris and Selma (Bashara) Corey.  She graduated from Central High School in 1958, and attended Beauty School.  Esther worked as a hairstylist for a number of years and then began a career of social work for the Department of Human Services.  Esther enjoyed Bingo, cooking, and being with her family.  She was an active member of the St. Thomas Orthodox Church.

Survivors include her children:  Greyson Stuart of Omaha, NE and Cindy (Bill) Jolin of Sioux City; seven grandchildren:  Riley Tipton, Ben Jolin, Hannah (Jordan) Holthus, Alec (Erin Lias) Jolin, Avery Jolin, Molly Jolin, and Ella Jolin; six great grandchildren:  Lincoln, Dorian, August, Piper, Elliott, and Finley; a brother Nick (Carol) Corey of Sioux City; a sister Suzanna (George Sr.) Stickney of Sioux City; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Nora McDaniels, and a brother Bob Corey.