Mary Frances Daniel Salyer

March 15, 1936 - December 9, 2020

Ms. Mary Frances Daniel Salyer, 84, passed away in Tallahassee, FL, on Dec. 9, 2020. A devout Christian, Mary was a member of Woodland Hills Community Church, a star greeter in the Westminster Oaks Health Center, and volunteer at the Tallahassee Senior Center. Born March 15, 1936, in Johnson County, Ky., the family later moved to Ashland and settled on 39th St., where she met her “Starbuck” when a teenager. Following six years of courtship, she and Herb “Jack” enjoyed a “near perfect” marriage of 56 years and exchanged love notes until the very end. In 2001, they moved to Tallahassee, where their love of God and people quickly led them to many new friends and people to care for. Although Mom didn’t have a college degree or big career, often seen as measures of success, she was a dedicated full-time wife, mother, and homemaker. Everything she did centered around Dad and family. She was the neighborhood Mom whose door was always open. Her pleasures seemed simple, and she fulfilled God’s purpose by serving, feeding, clothing, encouraging and being available to others. She is survived by daughter Sheila, of Tallahassee, and three nephews and their wives of Ashland: Mark & Teresa Slone, Brent Slone, and Tom & Jeannie Stafford. She was a devoted great aunt to Chris Slone of Ashland (Erin; children Rylan & Eden), Alison (Slone) Stumpfl of Westminster, Md. (R.J.; children Bella & Tyler) and Zachary Stafford. She is preceded in death by husband Herb “Jack,” parents Mitchell and Mae (Chandler) Daniel and sister Joyce Stafford. Memorial donations may be made to TSC at tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org or 1400 N. Monroe St., 32303. A memorial celebration will be held Dec. 17 at 4:30 p.m. EST via Zoom. Email [email protected] to request link. Todd Wahlquist with Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the Salyer family with their arrangements.