Mrs. Iris Faye Daniel

November 16, 1941 – November 24, 2025

Mrs. Iris Faye Daniel, age 84, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Huntsville Hospital.

She is survived by:

Children: Delois Smith (Greg), Carolyn Jeffery (Lamar), Phyllis Gledhill (Moe), Bryan Daniel (Tammy), Jan Haynes, Trena Akins (Van), Carlton Daniel (Ginger), Benita Day, Alice Alvarez, Bell Fitzgerald, & Renee Shaver

Grandchildren: Sheldon, Jason, Rebecca, Holly, Yolanda, Joey, Jonathan, Donna, Brian, Candace, Latasha, Michael, Mindy, Megan, Whitney, Michelle, Jennifer, Tyler, Jessica, Cricket, & Vanessa

40 Great-Grandchildren & 16 Great Great-Grandchildren

Brother: Glen Wilbanks

Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Husband: Carlton “Buddy” Daniel Sr.

Sons: Byron Carlton Daniel & Little Buddy

Granddaughter: Jillian Day Corneilus

Siblings: Ray Wilbanks, Kenneth Wilbanks, & Janet King

Special Pet: Blondie

Pallbearers: Brady Jackson, Brandon Daniel, Jonathan Dennis, Don Wilbanks, Ronnie Fitzgerald, & Robert Brady

The Family is accepting flowers

Visitation

Date of Visitation: Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Visitation Location: Burt Chapel-Fort Payne

Visitation Time: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM

Funeral

Date of Funeral: Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Funeral Location: Burt Chapel-Fort Payne

Funeral Time: 1:00 PM

Officiating: Bro. Nick Deweese & Rev. Rickey Phillips

Burial

Date of Burial: Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Burial Location: Black Oak Cemetery

Share your condolences:

9 entries.

van akins from dogtown wrote on November 29, 2025 at 2:28 pm

best mother in law that a person could ask for , she loved God and lived a good christian life , loved her family , and never failed to tell me “ i love you Van i keep hearing it in my heart and in my mind ,and she knew i loved her too.

Patsy McClung from Fort Payne, Alabama wrote on November 26, 2025 at 2:52 pm

I am so sorry, prayers 🙏 and hugs,for the family.If you need anything let me know.

Wanda and Wayne Henderson from Fort Payne, Alabama 35967 wrote on November 25, 2025 at 11:41 pm

We are so sorry for your loss. We loved her. She was one of my favorite aunts. She was a very sweet soul.

Charlotte Meadows from Fort Payne Alabama wrote on November 25, 2025 at 11:04 am

May God Bless and comfort each of you now and in days to come.

Kayla Day from Fort Payne Alabama / Sidney Ohio wrote on November 25, 2025 at 9:12 am

Praying for all the family, I am so sorry. I know one thing Faye loved her family and she will be missed by so many. I’m so sorry for your loss, I know she is up in heaven and was greeted by some very special people.

Melanie Fogle from Carlisle OH wrote on November 25, 2025 at 5:21 am

Dear Benita and Family,
My sincere condolences in the loss of your precious Momma. Praying for strength and comfort in the coming days and weeks. I love you all.

Whitney Daniel from Fort Payne wrote on November 25, 2025 at 3:36 am

I will always miss you mawmaw Faye you have left a great legacy on how a good women should live her life! ---- always your pumpkin!

Debra Walker (Gledhill) from Fort Payne wrote on November 25, 2025 at 3:01 am

To the family...I am so sorry for your loss! Love you ALL! Sending lot's of prayers and hugs! ❤️

Hailey Williams from Bon secour wrote on November 25, 2025 at 2:48 am

I love you so much, you will be so missed. -Great granddaughter