Lizzie Lee McDaniel was born to the proud parents of John and Fannie McDaniel on February 3, 1928 in Panola County. Her formal education was in Panola County Schools.
She met and dedicated her life to Christ at an early age, at the Union Murval Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America. She worked and supported the activities of the church through her services and support. She was rooted and grounded in the doctrine of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America.
In the early 40's, she met and married Mr. Cleophas Robertson, and to this union two children were born: Norma Faye (Dallas, TX) and Wilhemenia Robertson (Dallas, TX). In the early 60's, she met and married Mr. John Thomas Smith.
Lizzie is survived by her daughters: Norma Faye Lockridge, Wilhemenia Robertson-Canady; Step-daughter, Loretta Cooper; six grand children, Veta, Shavon, Rodrick, Terry, Anthony and Victor; fourteen great grand children; 24 great great grandchildren; a very special friend and care taker, Olivia Williams; a host of relatives and friends.