Julia Steele Obituary

JULIA (ROGELL) STEELE

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Julia Christine Steele, 47, of Port Saint Lucie, FL passed away July 13, 2011 at her home.

Ms. Steele was born in Melbourne, FL, moving to Port Saint Lucie in 1982. She was a graduate of Satellite High School (1982) and Indian River Community College. Ms. Steele was a Quality Control Lab Technician at Tropicana Products with 27 years service. She was an active member of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) and a member of Saint Lucie Catholic Church Bereavement Group. Ms. Steele supported numerous charity endeavors such as the CFF Great Strides, Children's Miracle Network, Ronald McDonald House of Gainesville, FL, Molly's House of Stuart, FL and organ donation.

Survivors include her daughter, Samantha Steele of Port Saint Lucie; mother, Mary Rogell of Indian Harbour Beach; father, Mario Rogell of Palm Bay; three brothers, Mario Rogell Jr. of Melbourne, John Rogell of Daytona Beach and Peter(Cindy)Rogell of Melbourne; four sisters, Maria (Jim) Hayden of Tampa, Frances Rogell of Orlando, Lisa Machuga of Ocoee, and Kathy (Rodney)Sorrell of Melbourne, fourteen nieces/nephews, nine great nieces/nephews. Numerous relatives in Canada and Slovenia.

Ms. Steele is preceded in death by her daughter, Stephanie Nicole Steele.

Julia loved being a mother to Samantha and Stephanie and admired and adored them. She was fun loving and a giving friend to all. She enjoyed gardening, music, going to the beach and was an avid animal lover.

Friends may call Friday, July 22nd from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Yates Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, July 23rd at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 3050 North Highway A1A, Indialantic, FL 32903. Interment will follow at Florida Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rockledge, Florida.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samantha Steele, P.O. Box 81504, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34988.

A guestbook may be signed at www.yatesfuneralhome.com.

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Published by FloridaToday from Jul. 20 to Jul. 22, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Julia Steele

14 Entries

Penelope Anderson

July 29, 2011

I am saddened by Julia's passing. Julia and I knew each other when we were both young, new wives with babies. She had Sam and Stephanie, while I had Jessica. We lost touch over the years, but I will always remember her bubbly personality and infectious smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you Samantha. Penelope (Penny) More Anderson

Audrey Ward

July 25, 2011

You and your family are in my prayers during this extremely difficult time - may your loving memories of your mother keep you strong.
I will always miss her witty attitude and friendly smile.

Tim and Audrey Ward

Janice Bary

July 23, 2011

Worked with Julia for many years at Tropicana when we were the Tropicana family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Julia was a light and a smile.

David Stover

July 23, 2011

"Suddenly, you were gone...

From all those lives you left your mark upon..."

Neil Peart

Gonna miss you, Julia. You were always there with a laugh and a smile and witty comments. Life was nowhere near fair enough to you. But you are now at peace and Stephanie is going to help show you the ropes. Rest - and know you will be missed.

Carrie Moore

July 21, 2011

I will miss my friend and always remember her smiling and laughing as she would always cheer me up when I was down. Julia had a big heart and was an inspiration. I worked with her and she was always finding "quality issues" and kept everyone on their toes when she was around. Since she left Tropicana, her and I became closer friends rather than co-workers. I pray for you Sam, be strong, she loved you SO MUCH, and your family... will be in my prayers.

Marcia Wise

July 21, 2011

I was great to have known you and you will be missed

Mario Rogell

July 21, 2011

My little sister, I LOVE YOU. I am going to miss you so much. This last week has been a bummer. I don’t believe this has happened. You know I told you I was suppose to go first when we talked about death when Barb died. You said No you were. I guess you proved me wrong.
One of the fondest memories I have of you was the Christmas Santa brought you a big bike. When you got up that morning and saw the bike in the kitchen you came out to get me and Mom. You kept yelling Holy Cow, Holy Cow; look at what Santa brought me. It was such a precious moment. Little did you know I had been up all night putting bikes together?
Another time I remember was when I took you to 7-11 in my Z. I got you an Icee and me a beer. You were looking around hoping to see one of your friends to show off to. You also wanted me to go faster. You loved the speed. Julia loved the speed. You were truly a free spirit. I love you girl. I know you are in good hands. The lord will forever bless y0u. Both Stephanie and Barb will keep you company. Don’t party too hard.

I am so proud to have a sister like you.

Your Big Brother Mario

Donna Berman

July 20, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My heart is heavy for you and your family on your loss of Julia. I also went to school with Julia from Ocean Breeze Elementary - she was an amazing woman - You and your family are in my prayers during this extremely difficult time - may your loving memories will keep you strong.

Karen Runge-Foley

July 20, 2011

Samantha, I am so sorry for your loss. I grew up with your mom in IHB. I am keeing you and your family in my prayers. Karen

Connie Hardy

July 20, 2011

Julia was in my first grade class at Ocean Breeze Elementary. She had broken her leg and I was the new girl so Mrs. Smith assigned me as her helper. I had to sharpen her pencil and stuff and she made me laugh and helped me make friends. Mrs. Smith introduced her as Yolka. Ever since then, I would always remind her that I knew her as Yolka.

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