Lola Daniels Hunter

On August 8th in Tuskegee, Alabama, our beloved Lola Mae was born to Rosetta and Alonzo Smith. Lola was one of six children. Three siblings transitioned before her: Eleanor, Eddie and Alonzo, Jr.

Lola dedicated her life and passion to helping others, especially those less fortunate. Her commitment to the community was evident through her eight years as president of the White Plains Greenburgh Chapter of the NAACP, Life Membership Chair for six years, was a Diamond Life Member, her board membership in the Greenburgh Police and Advisory Committee, serving as Treasurer of the North Elmsford Civic Association and as a Board Member of the Westchester County Senior Program. Through her work, she garnered numerous awards and accolades throughout the state.

Lola was the First Lady of the First Baptist Church of Mamaroneck, where her husband, the late Reverend Walter Daniels served as Pastor.

For over 50 years, Lola was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in White Plains, NY. She was a dedicated member of the Missionary Ministry, in which she served more than two terms as Treasurer. When Bethel acquired its 501[c]3 status, she named the board, “Passage to Excellence” and served as its secretary. She initiated the Senior Ministry and served as its president for many years. Lola served as chairperson for countless church-wide functions and during her tenure, she also functioned as a Deaconess and Sunday School teacher. Additionally, she was an active member of the Working Churches of Westchester and Vicinity, Inc.

After spending numerous years as a widow, on Saturday, August 22, 1987, Lola married Robert E. Hunter, who passed away on April 12, 2002.

Lola made numerous accomplishments and furthered her education by acquiring a Bachelor of Arts from the College of New Rochelle and a Master of Public Administration from Pace University. She used her education, social, political, spiritual and interpersonal skills to excel as a former District Director for Westchester County Department of Social Services.

Lola leaves a legacy of love and cherished memories to her daughter, Priscilla “Ann” Daniels; her brother, Freddie; sister, Theodosia; a host of daughters and sons in Christ, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends.

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ATTENTION: During the continuing COVID & various health concerns, as we phase back into smaller capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting/controlling the number of people, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday June 15th, 2024 at about 10:00AM at Bethel Baptist Church, with limited capacity. So you may come to the Church to try to attend, & feel free to wear masks. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen). If not at capacity, you will be allowed in to have a seat; but if at capacity by the time you get there, you may be required to leave the premises after signing register book, so as not to be in violation nor cause a health hazard, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, please refrain from too much touching/hugging/handshaking, preferably elbow bumping briefly if at all. If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if the church is at their capacity. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or church personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home and/or church, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that Lola Daniels Hunter & family entrusted her care & the care of their loved one to us, and that she & they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Family of Lola Daniels Hunter during their time of bereavement.

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A public Memorial Service is being planned for Saturday June 15th, 2024 - friends to gather & Memorial Service starting 10:00AM at Bethel Baptist Church. Please still leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor.

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As a lasting tribute, she and her family appreciate/prefer a contribution be made in her name/memory/honor to: North Elmsford Civic Association, Inc. - specify Scholarship Fund (simply do through the donation tab/link here in website at the bottom of this page, or may be done on your own to 273 Abbott Av., Elmsford, NY 10523), and/or White Plains/Greenburgh NAACP, P.O. Box 8286, White Plains, NY 10602, or at www.wpgbnaacporg.wordpress.com, and/or to any of the many organizations dear to her & that she was active in and/or her church, and/or you may plant a tree in her name/memory/honor. If sending flowers despite the family wishes/preference, since this is a Memorial Service only, sending small plants or vases is preferable & may be delivered on Saturday June 15th, 2024 by/before 10:00AM to Bethel Baptist Church. The Family Thanks You!