Wilhelmina H Daniels

Pastor Wilhelmina H. Daniels was born October 10, 1939, in Hartsville, South Carolina (Darlington County). She was preceded in death by her parents  Mr. and Mrs. Fred Horton, two sisters, one brother and one step-son. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Daniels. She attended Butler High School in Hartsville and three years at Fuller Normal Religious Institution and Rutherford College in Greenville, SC. Pastor Wilhelmina Daniels had been preaching for over fifty years. Pastor Daniels started her first Pastoral walk at Queen Mary F.B.H. Church. She then founded The New Jerusalem Deliver God directed her she then joined Calvary Methodist Church of Laurens for a season where God led her back to New Salem Deliverance Church. Being led and submissive to the directions of God she then moved and founded New Salem Deliverance Temple of Laurens. She served as the Pastor for over fifteen years.  As God directed her she then joined Calvary Methodist Church of Laurens for a season where God led her back to New Salem Deliverance Temple. As she continued to seek God and His direction and purpose for her life, Pastor Daniels, being the visionary she was during a conference in Ohio with her spiritual son Bishop W. Myers, the Lord gave her a vision according to Isaiah 61.

    The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good

    tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to

    the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; (2)To proclaim the

    acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;

    (3)To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of

    joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called

   Trees of Righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.

As the spirit of God continued to lead the women of God into her purpose and calling was appointed to give back to the community. As walking in obedience you could see the favor of God as she put the vision into manifestation. The vision was to meet each person on their level and help them to rise to a greater level in their personal life skills and spiritual walk. She founded Trees of Righteousness Ministry and served as Pastor. Her spiritual mother was Pastor and Overseer Dr. Iva D. Hodge, Founder of the Unity Fellowship Ministries. Pastor Daniels had a special love and served under Dr. Iva D. Hodge for over 14 years. Dr. Iva D. Hodge was very instrumental in cultivating Pastor Daniels as she endeavored to go forth in her purpose. Dr. Hodge not only served as mentor but a spiritual advisor, a powerful resource of knowledge support through encouragement and genuine love. Pastor Daniels loved Dr.Hodge beyond anything that can be measured. Dr. Hodge would always avail herself to Pastor Daniels. Pastor Daniels spiritual son Bishop W. E. Myers was her prayer partner, her confidant. Bishop Myers experienced and shared so many spiritual and personal aspects of her life. He was there during her good and bad times. His love for her penetrated every aspect of her spiritual walk as well as personal life. Reverend Hampton and Elaine Harper, III were not just her employers but they had mutual love and respect for each other. Reverend Hunter was a blessing to Pastor Daniels personal life as well as her spiritual growth. Pastor Daniels was an active member of the Laurens Ministerial Alliance. She served as secretary for the Laurens County Habitat for Humanity, was recognized by the Ministerial Alliance for great contribution in the community; was recognized by the Women's Business Association; and was still serving as Pastor for the Trees of Righteousness Ministry of Laurens, SC. Special thanks to dedicated members of Trees of Righteousness. Therone Daniels, Crystal Daniels, Sylvia Young, Shaquita Bryson, DaMarcus Daniels, Christian Daniels, Church Mother Betty Bailey, Reverend William Neely, Sister Teresa Rice, Reverend Eugene Pulley, Sister Amy Rice, Brother Jason Young, and Missionary Tara Ferguson. Pastor Daniels served as Pastor to Pastor Eugene Pulley of Faith at Work Ministry. Betty (Charles) Robinson,Pastor Wilhelmina Daniels leaves to cherish fond memories: six birth children, Assistant Pastor Berry (Charles) Robinson, Jim Edward (Patshell) Daniels, Therone (Elaine) Daniels, Anita (William) Neely, Inita (Preston) Harris, and James Wilbert Daniels, all of Laurens, SC; fourteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; four grandsons-in-law; two step-children, Markisha (Bobby) Carter and Stanley Rice; three spiritual children; Bishop E. W. (Fran) Myers, Minister Teresa Jeter, and Teresa Rice' two special friends, Pastor Sadie Goldsmith and Pastor Willie Fant; a very special niece Margaret Bobbs of Philadelphia, PA; special nephew, Lewis Daniels; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and dear friends, including Pastor Eddie Davis. Special thanks to all the Pastors of the Unity Fellowship; Pastor Cornelius and Rosa Johnson, Pastor Lakeisha Johnson, Pastor Sylvester Thompson, Apostle Ream and Shirlean Davis, and Pastor Eugene Pulley.