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Janice McDaniel Cedars

July 8, 1945 — July 15, 2025

Baton Rouge

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Janice McDaniel Cedars, 80, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. She was born on July 8th, 1945 to her beloved parents, Robert K. McDaniel and Gladys (Magee) McDaniel. After graduating from Brookhaven High School, she went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from LSU. She later earned a Master’s degree from LSU.

She was selfless, humble, loving, brilliant and musically talented (played 7 instruments) and will be deeply missed by all who loved her.

She is survived by her daughter, Dora Cedars Pharis (Sean), beloved grandchildren, Abigail Noyes and Jack Pharis, and her sister-in-law, Georgene McDaniel.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents and brother, Jack.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or the Wounded Warriors Project.

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