JoAnn (Groves) Daniels

JoAnn (Groves) Daniels, 71, of Kittery, Maine, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, December 28th. Jody was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, on November 9, 1953, to John Spaulding Groves and Phyllis (Buxton) Groves. 

Jody will be remembered for her unwavering faith in God, for her deep love for her family, and for her lifelong devotion to her many, many friends. Everyone who knew Jody was blessed by her warmth, humility, generosity, and keen sense of humor. Jody expressed her faith and her devotion to God by living a life devoted to helping others. She was a beautiful light in the lives of all who knew her. 

Jody is loved and remembered by her husband, Mark Daniels, of Kittery, Maine; her brother Steven Groves and his wife Kathy Groves, of York, Maine; her three children, Andrew Geranis and his wife Rebecca Waldron-Geranis of York, Maine, Kate Smith, and her husband Mike Smith, of Bangor, Maine, and Rebekah Banakos, of York Maine; her seven grandchildren, Rhett Geranis, Emerson Geranis, Lucas Smith, Maddox Smith, Jordan Banakos, Nick Banakos, and Seth Banakos, and by many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents John and Phyllis Groves, and her brothers, John ‘Jack’ Groves, Jr. and Richard Groves. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the York Bible Church (formerly York Street Baptist Church), 61 York Street, York, Maine, 03909, with a reception immediately following the celebration.

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