Condolence: I was so sorry to learn of LaWanna’s passing. I knew LaWanna, Sam and their daughter, Lora years ago when I acted as their teenage babysitter and did clerical work for Sam when he sold bronzed baby shoes. LaWanna was always fun to be around and had a great wit. She was always kind and generous as well. After we moved away and I went away to college, I lost touch with the Daileys. In recent years, through Facebook, I was able to reconnect with Lawanna, having lunch before she moved to Oklahoma. I’m so glad I had that opportunity. To Sam and Lora, I’m sure your loss is great. May God bless you and provide comfort to you through your family and friends.

Condolence: LaWanna and I were born on the same day and in the same year. She was the one person whose birthday I would never forget. We would call or email each other every year laughing and wishing each other a "Happy Birthday". We not only shared the same birth date but, our kids played softball together when they were young, spent time at the lake together when she and Sam bought our lake house, and many other fond memories of a loving, happy and joy filled friend. God bless your soul LaWanna, may He lift you up and shine His light on you for all eternity. On July 17th, I will once again think of you and "our" birthdays. Lynda Burgman

Condolence: When we were young, Lora and I played softball together on a team coached by my dad and Sam. We grew very close to the Dailey family and even became neighbors. LaWanna was always a friend to my parents', but eventually, I grew up--and she became a friend to me. Of course, we all admired her wit, but I will always remember how sincerely kind she was--she said nice things to me, she was proud of me, and she told me often. She was a loyal friend to all of us here in St. Louis. Although she was always worried she was intruding, it never felt that way to us--she was part of our family! I regret our friendship was affected by the distance between Missouri and Oklahoma. I'm grateful Facebook kept us connected, but I'll miss all her fun posts and her words of encouragement. I will treasure my memories of LaWanna forever.

Condolence: I will never forget you and my mom laughing in the background on family holidays! You two were always the life of the party! I will forever miss your kind and giving spirit! You were my favorite Aunt! Tell my momma I said hi and I miss her. You two behave in heaven.

Condolence: We remember visiting them in St. Louis 40 some years ago on our way to Arkansas. So sorry to hear of Lawanna’s passing. You will all be in our prayers.

Condolence: So sorry Sam she was such a beautiful lady and fun to be around. Really miss having wings with you guys on Mondays. She’s in heaven watching us all and having fun with her mom and dad.

Condolence: Frank & I were saddened to hear of Lawanna’s passing! We remember her with great fondness & treasure the years that we were around each other! She was such a great lady & always fun to be around & cheered you up with her kindness & infectious laughter! She will be missed dearly! So sorry Sam & Lora.

Condolence: Will miss laughing with her and bringing her crappie. So thankful we had these last few times to reconnect.