Date: February 21, 2010
Event: Retirement Reception honoring Grace Daniel, PUMC Organist
Where: Fellowship Hall
On Sunday, February, 21, from 4:00-5:30, a reception was held honoring Grace Daniel for her 23 years of service as organist to the Perry United Methodist Church. Many gathered in the fellowship hall to greet Grace, and to express appreciation for her ministry in music. George Nunn, Rev. Jenny Jackson-Adams, and Jane Kimbrel offered remarks, as did others in attendance. Grace was presented with a love offering, and on behalf of the Sanctuary Choir, Linda Mason presented Grace with a silver engraved tray.
Go to the Flickr photo album to see photos of the event, or better yet, view the Slideshow!
Grace and her husband Charles are both graduates of Westminster Choir College in New Jersey. Grace majored in organ and minored in voice and in conducting. She also studied at Mercer University and the University of Georgia to receive Elementary Education Teacher Certification.
Grace taught in the public school system for nearly 37 years, including 9 years at Shirley Hills Elementary in Warner Robins. She is a past president of the Houston County Retired Educators, and is a member of the Georgia Retired Educators Association, the American Guild of Organists, and the Warner Robins Community Concert Board of Directors. Grace plays in an area piano duet club, is a local piano teacher, and owns the Drapery Den, a custom made window treatment business.
Grace and Charles are the parents of three daughters and the grandparents of three grandchildren.
