Teresa Hughes Steele

1918 - 2009

BORN

1918

DIED

2009

Teresa Steele Obituary

Teresa Hughes Steele, 90, of Lexington, Va., died peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, after a short illness. She was born on November 22, 1918, in Kerrs Creek, a daughter of the late Rachel Medora Hartbarger and Soult Murat Hughes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred A. Steele Sr.; and a sister, Naomi Hughes German. Surviving are a brother, Dessaix B. Hughes, of Fairfield; four children, Fred A. Steele Jr., of Easley, S.C., Maxine Hickman, of Lexington, Olivia Falls, of Rustburg, Va., and Sarah Anderson, of Ridgewood, N.J.; 11 grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren. The family will accept visitors at the home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Millboro Christian Church, Millboro, Va.; Manly Memorial Baptist Church, Lexington, Va.; or the Lexington Lions Club for Sight Services. A service will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2009, at Harrison Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Williams and Dr. J. Michael Wilkins officiating. Burial will follow at New Monmouth Presbyterian Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 15, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Teresa Steele

8 Entries

Art & Hazel Hinkle

January 17, 2009

Just praying for strength and comfort for all of the Steele family. Treasa is surely going to be missed.

Art & Hazel Hinkle

Sharon Hughes Tomassetti

January 17, 2009

Aunt Teresa was a strong lady with a great attitude, and I particularly enjoyed her high energy and sense of humor. My love to her children.

Judy Fix-Clements

January 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tracy McCraw

January 16, 2009

Amy, you have become a very dear friend and my husband Doug and I want you and Caleb to know that we are sorry for your loss and we will pray for you nightly. May God comfort your family during this difficult time of loss. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.
Sincerely,

Emily Hughes-Warner

January 15, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Past District Governor Roy Rotenberry

January 15, 2009

A fine lady and deciated member of the Lexington Lions Club. It is my honor to conduct The Lions Memorial Service for her on January 17, 2009

Larry Blackwell

January 15, 2009

I worked with Teresa for a while at Adair - Hutton and have known her for quite a while. She was always fun to be around as she was about 5 months ago when I last saw her making her rounds through Walmart.
She will be missed by all who knew her.
May the Lord watch over and comfort you, the family and friends now and forever.

Eddie and Elizabeth Armstrong

January 15, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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