Parents: Robert and Nannie Finney (both deceased)
Spouse: Dr. Reuben R. McDaniel, Sr (deceased)

Nannie Finney McDaniel, of Annandale, VA, died at the Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, VA. She was born in Cumberland, VA and was home schooled with her brothers and sisters until she left Cumberland to attend The Virginia School for the Blind and Deaf in Newport News, VA. After completing her elementary education she went on to Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute to attend high school. After graduation she continued at Virginia State College (now university) where she completed the two year certificate in secretarial science becoming the first graduate of the newly established Department of Business.

On December 24, 1934 she married Reuben R. McDaniel, a young mathematics professor at Virginia State College. She later returned to Virginia State College where she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, a Master of Science Degree in Business Administration followed with graduate study in Business at The University of Wisconsin and New York University. Always an honor student, Nannie joined the Alpha Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority while in college and remained a loyal member of Delta Sigma Theta for life. Nannie worked at Virginia State in administrative roles including secretary to the Dean of the College, in the Veteran's Administration Office and supervisor of the Central Stenographic Pool. After receiving her Master's degree, she accepted a position on the faculty of the Business Department where she taught courses in secretarial science, economics and introduction to business. Mrs. Mac's classes gave students practical skills that would serve them throughout their lives as well as a high level understanding of the business world. Her legacy as a professor extends far and wide. Nannie and Mac were a major presence at Virginia State College. Card parties at their home were known for good bridge, great gossip and wonderful food. They never skipped convocation, commencement, honor's day or a home football game. Students were always welcome in their home, where they could get tutoring, the chance to pick up some money doing an odd job or two, or comfort at a time of family crisis. Young faculty members were as welcome at their home as the College president. The McDaniel's could be counted on and Nannie was the foundation of that home.

After retiring from Virginia State, Nannie and Mac enjoyed a short but active retirement until Mac's death in January, 1975. In September, 1976, Nannie was asked to serve as Academic Dean at Morristown Junior College in Morristown, Tennessee. In 1978 she again retired. After a short period Nannie took a part time position at the Virginia State College Federal Credit Union. Her intention at that time was to "help out" for a couple of years. She stayed for twenty years and became a symbol of the supportive role the Credit Union plays in the life of the Virginia State family. In 1998 she retired for good.

Outside of Virginia State College, the largest force in Nannie's life was certainly Zion Baptist Church. She joined the Church in 1943. For twenty years Nannie was the church treasurer and her organization of the daily finances of Zion is felt today. Nannie also founded the Zion Herald News, the church newspaper and was its editor for forty-five years. The award winning newspaper became a voice for Zion, reporting not only church events but news of the Zion family; graduations, civic awards, and other important events in the lives of Zionites. Nannie was also an active member of the Pulpit Aide Society, the Missionary Association and the Ladies Sunday School Class. Until Nannie left Petersburg to live near her daughter in Northern Virginia, she could be found on almost every Sunday morning sitting in her favorite pew serving as one of the anchors of Zion Baptist Church.

Funeral services was heldat 11:00 A. M., Friday, July 3, 2009, at the Zion Baptist Church, 225 Byrne Street, Petersburg, VA. Interment in the Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. On Thursday, July 2, 2009, a Delta Omega Service was held at the funeral establishment.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Finney-McDaniel Scholarship Fund at Virginia State University Foundation, P.O. Box 9071, Petersburg, VA, 23806.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Parents: Robert and Nannie Finney (both deceased)
Spouse: Dr. Reuben R. McDaniel, Sr (deceased)

Nannie Finney McDaniel, of Annandale, VA, died at the Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, VA. She was born in Cumberland, VA and was home schooled with her brothers and sisters until she left Cumberland to attend The Virginia School for the Blind and Deaf in Newport News, VA. After completing her elementary education she went on to Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute to attend high school. After graduation she continued at Virginia State College (now university) where she completed the two year certificate in secretarial science becoming the first graduate of the newly established Department of Business.

On December 24, 1934 she married Reuben R. McDaniel, a young mathematics professor at Virginia State College. She later returned to Virginia State College where she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, a Master of Science Degree in Business Administration followed with graduate study in Business at The University of Wisconsin and New York University. Always an honor student, Nannie joined the Alpha Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority while in college and remained a loyal member of Delta Sigma Theta for life. Nannie worked at Virginia State in administrative roles including secretary to the Dean of the College, in the Veteran's Administration Office and supervisor of the Central Stenographic Pool. After receiving her Master's degree, she accepted a position on the faculty of the Business Department where she taught courses in secretarial science, economics and introduction to business. Mrs. Mac's classes gave students practical skills that would serve them throughout their lives as well as a high level understanding of the business world. Her legacy as a professor extends far and wide. Nannie and Mac were a major presence at Virginia State College. Card parties at their home were known for good bridge, great gossip and wonderful food. They never skipped convocation, commencement, honor's day or a home football game. Students were always welcome in their home, where they could get tutoring, the chance to pick up some money doing an odd job or two, or comfort at a time of family crisis. Young faculty members were as welcome at their home as the College president. The McDaniel's could be counted on and Nannie was the foundation of that home.

After retiring from Virginia State, Nannie and Mac enjoyed a short but active retirement until Mac's death in January, 1975. In September, 1976, Nannie was asked to serve as Academic Dean at Morristown Junior College in Morristown, Tennessee. In 1978 she again retired. After a short period Nannie took a part time position at the Virginia State College Federal Credit Union. Her intention at that time was to "help out" for a couple of years. She stayed for twenty years and became a symbol of the supportive role the Credit Union plays in the life of the Virginia State family. In 1998 she retired for good.

Outside of Virginia State College, the largest force in Nannie's life was certainly Zion Baptist Church. She joined the Church in 1943. For twenty years Nannie was the church treasurer and her organization of the daily finances of Zion is felt today. Nannie also founded the Zion Herald News, the church newspaper and was its editor for forty-five years. The award winning newspaper became a voice for Zion, reporting not only church events but news of the Zion family; graduations, civic awards, and other important events in the lives of Zionites. Nannie was also an active member of the Pulpit Aide Society, the Missionary Association and the Ladies Sunday School Class. Until Nannie left Petersburg to live near her daughter in Northern Virginia, she could be found on almost every Sunday morning sitting in her favorite pew serving as one of the anchors of Zion Baptist Church.

Funeral services was heldat 11:00 A. M., Friday, July 3, 2009, at the Zion Baptist Church, 225 Byrne Street, Petersburg, VA. Interment in the Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. On Thursday, July 2, 2009, a Delta Omega Service was held at the funeral establishment.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Finney-McDaniel Scholarship Fund at Virginia State University Foundation, P.O. Box 9071, Petersburg, VA, 23806.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.