Ms. Jessica McDaniels Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Phillip McDaniels found his love in Augustine Harris, they became married on February 24,1973. From this union were born 2 children Phillip and Jessica born September 23, 1977. Jessica was a beautiful soul with a bright, charming personality. She was warm and friendly, and welcoming. She was very helpful to her cousin Helena and her nieces and nephews. She was incredibly supportive to her family and friends, always willing to extend herself and also exceptionally giving and kindhearted. Jessica always loved art and loved to draw butterflies and comics, her favorite piece she had drawn was the character Jessica Rabbit from the movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Jessica attended Mayo Elementary and once she graduated, she went on to complete her high school education at Wendell Phillips Academy graduating in 1994. She went on to work in the restaurant industry. She worked with the City of Chicago Summer Youth Programs and also McDonald’s as she would obtain her Culinary Certification. Jessica dedicated her life and passion for food services and began to working at O’Hare Airport for well over 13 years with HMS Host as a Chef in the restaurant for Wolf Gang Puck, the Macaroni Grill and Tuscany where she worked with world renowned Chefs. Jessica loved the environment of home away from home where she would catch the train to work each day just to get away from city life. She loved her co-workers , most became dear friends to her. Jessica loved planning parties for her children, attending events, and hanging out with friends walking to the lake front. She also enjoyed baking cakes and cookies in addition to planning and cooking big meals for holidays and was Queen of decorating. Jessica had a little bit of a ruff side to her as well. She was the type you had never wanted to upset or loose as a friend. Although she had a softer side, she was also tuff due to her environment and up bringing. She was known in the community as one you did not want to mess with. Jessica began to take a spiritual journey about 4 years ago. She began to study Biblical literature and built her relationship with God whom she called Yahshua. She had a spiritual awaking at a very young age which has brought her to a more profound relationship with GOD. She often spoke of living a life of peace and forgiveness as she prayed for everyone. Jessica was very sadden by the cruelty of this world. Jessica leaves behind those to mourn and celebrate her life, her two children Terrence McDaniels (father Terrance Thames) and Dasianay Perkins (father Jarvis Perkins); her parents Phillip (wife Defrancis) and Augustine; step father Mandel Foster; sister Christine (former brother-in-law Carl McKnight); brother in-law Gary Bueford; brother Phillip McDaniels; sister Nicole McDaniels; step siblings Sharika Foster, Amondou Foster, Ishmael Foster, Fatima Foster, Asigia Foster, and Doug Foster; nieces Asia, Elikqwa, and Tiera; nephews Carl, Cameron (McKnight) and Laquan Mc Daniels (mother Valarie Liggins); aunt and uncle Selestine and Andre Brewster; cousins Paul and Diane Evans; closest cousins Helena Brewster and Carmelita Brewster; aunt Glendora Green; uncles William and Julius; and a host of great nieces and nephews Brajohn McKnight and Sunny-Jay Rienhouse, Aden Johnson, Le’Asia Mc Knight; other family members Green, Bonnor, Brewster, Lewis, and Maddox Families. On March 28, 2021, sadly Jessica departed from us here on earth. She was preceded in death by grandmother Josephine McDaniels; her aunt Henrietta; uncle Benny McDaniels; cousin William Evans; grandmother Molly Harris Love; Shelia, Rita, Odell Elaine Lewis; step brother Aukujaun Foster; and her sons father Terrence Thames.

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Ms. Jessica McDaniels

September 23, 1977 - March 28, 2021