.Hila Jean Daniels was born on April 7, 1944, to the late John Coleman Franklin and Eddie Mae Avery Franklin in Lacey, AR. On February 18, 2021 Hila transitioned from life on earth to her eternal home and peace with her Lord.

Hila was a member of Bethel A.M.E Church. She loved her church and was a faithful servant until she was no longer able to attend. She was a former Senior Choir president, class leader, and stewardess. She worked at Cato’s as a part-time employee and worked her way up to Assistant manager. She was employed there for 18 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie M. Daniels, Jr., 2 brothers, and 1 sister. 

She leaves to cherish her memories: 2 Children, Audrey (Damon) Harris of Dallas, Ga and Willie (Jerrie) Daniels of Bastrop, La, 7 grandchildren, Jerrodrick, Lorenzo, Damarius, Miranda, Raven, Deangelo, and Diedran, 3 great-grandchildren, Landon, Nyla, Richard, and 3 sisters and one brother and a host of nieces nephews and loved ones

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the funeral home chapel.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, from 4 until 7 at the chapel under the direction of Mitchell Memorial Funeral Service of Crossett, AR