Carol Lynne Daniels of Rolla, Missouri was born on Nov. 4, 1954 and passed away on Feb. 10, 2026 at the age of 71 years.
She graduated with the John F. Hodge Class of 1973 and attended Vo-tech School in Rolla, where she studied Secretarial Science.
She began working at the City of Rolla on June 13, 1974. Over the course of 46 years, she evolved from an Administrative Assistant in the City Administrator's Office to Deputy City Clerk and ultimately to City Clerk on Oct. 4, 1987. Carol retired on Oct. 2, 2022. During her tenure, Carol had the unique opportunity to work under seven mayors, including Herald Barnes, Lou McFarland, Floyd Ferrell, Elwyn Wax, Joe Morgan, William Jenks III, and Louis Magdits IV as well as with Ed Brookshier, Rolla's first city administrator.
She served her church in several capacities, including as a Sunday school teacher, youth group leader, and pianist. She played piano at church for many years and was a member of the New Hope Singers with her brother Bruce.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, George and Marjorie McDowell Daniels; and great niece, Kyia Grace Lee Daniels.
She is survived by her brother, Bruce Daniels, and wife Mitsy of St. James, Missouri; niece, Chantelle Daniels; nephew, Chris Daniels and wife Becky; great nephew, Kai; friend, Millie Street; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from1-2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 at Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb.15, 2026 at Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Mick Thrasher officiating.
Burial in the family plot at the Rolla Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chris Daniels, Becky Daniels, Chantelle Daniels, Dale Roark, Dennis Shields and Gordon Bartle.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri
