Paula Janette Daniel

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, May 1, 2025, Paula Janette Daniel, 76.

Janette was born in Lake City, FL to the late Leroy & Lousie Markham. She moved to Augusta in 1978 where she remained for the rest of her life. Janette worked for the Richmond County Health Department for 30 years before retiring. She returned to the RCHD working part time for another 12 years prior to receiving her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. She began her career as a switchboard operator and served as Administrative Assistant under various district administrators among other positions throughout her tenure. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Janette loved the Lord, enjoyed reading, shopping, and spending time with her family. 

Family members include her daughter: Heather Daniel; son: John Daniel, Jr. (Ashley); grandchildren: Amy, Bennett, Ansley, Harrison, Blake, Grant and Tucker, great granddaughter, Tinsley; and sister: Mary Ellen Simms (Harry). She is predeceased by her daughter: Amy Nicole Daniel and sister: Carla Dimsdale.

The funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 11am in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Keith Walton officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to Piedmont Breast Health Center at Piedmont Breast Health Center or American Cancer Society at https://donate.cancer.org/.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.