Mildred Turrell Steele

Mildred Turrell Steele

Mildred Turrell Steele, 78, of Richmond, and formerly of Lovingston, died on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing Home in Richmond where she had resided for several years.

She was born on June 11, 1932, in Summit, New Jersey, a daughter of the Herbert M. Steele and Mildred L. Turrell Steele.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loyal and dedicated friend, Mrs. Agnes Jane Sheffield Fishback.

Mildred was a self-employed retail jeweler, a retired educator, a loyal and faithful member of the Roman Catholic Church.

While residing in Nelson County, she was a supporter of all her local churches and civic organizations that she felt aided and assisted the poor and under-privileged.

She is survived by her extended family, Terry Fitzwilliam of Mechanicsville, Erika Richardson of Norfolk, Ashley Anderson and her husband, Dan, of Richmond, and Jared Richardson and his wife, Jackie, of Mechanicsville.

A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2010, at Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery in Arrington with the Reverend Judy Parrish officiating.

The family will receive friends following the graveside interment.

Arrangements by Wells/ Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston, 434-263-4097.


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.