Hannah Joy Mcdaniel

Brandi Longino McDaniel was born on October 24, 1972 in Arlington, Texas. She married Mark McDaniel on November 29, 1999. She graduated with her High School Diploma from Arlington High School, Bachelors of Bible and Education and Masters of Eduction from Arlington Baptist College/University. She worked at Park Row Ace Hardware, Texas Christian Academy, Faith Christian School, Fellowship Academy, Arlington Baptist University, and Accommodated Learning Academy. During her tenure at Arlington Baptist University, she served as Head of the School of Education.

Hannah Joy McDaniel was born on July 19, 2006 in Dallas, Texas. She was adopted by Mark and Brandi along with her sister Isabella Grace from Foster Care. She attended Tate Springs Christian School, Fellowship Academy, and Pantego Christian Academy. She was due to graduate this coming May. Among many colleges, she had intended to attend Texas A&M or Blinn College this coming Fall.

Brandi and Hannah are survived by Mark McDaniel and Isabel Grace McDaniel, Brandi’s mother Patricia Longino along with Mark’s brother David. They are preceded in death by Brandi’s father Stephen Longino, Mark’s parents Alvin and Ivy McDaniel, Brandi’s brother Dane, and Mark’s brother Timothy.

Both Brandi and Hannah were very loved and admired by all who knew them. Brandi loved all who were especially disadvantaged in life. She was the most giving person and always sought to enrich the lives of others. Hannah embodied her middle name – Joy. She was truly meteoric in personality and brought an infectious sense of happiness and energy everywhere she went. They will both be missed as there impact is immeasurable, their happiness infectious, and their love for the Lord undeniable. Until we meet again in the Lord.