Emily Marie Steele

Emily Marie Steele, 22, of North Little Rock departed this earthly existence Friday, March 11, 2005. Emily was born August 29, 1982 and was a Christian who loved her Lord and tolerated those of other faiths. Emily was intrigued by other cultures and did not comprehend mean spiritedness toward those of different faiths, races, denominations or within Christian churches. She attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, she was an artist and studied many different languages.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Richard E. Steele and her great-grandmother, Ruby Duncan. Emily leaves behind her loving parents, Edward and Brenda Steele, of North Little Rock; her best friend and sister, Jennifer Anne Steele; her adopted sister, Karen Ibarro of Ensenada, Mexico; her good buddy, Gary Ballentine who is serving in the Special Forces in Afghanistan. She is also survived by her maternal grandparents, John W. and Cornelia Oliver, of Hot Springs; her paternal grandmother, Martha Farley Steele, of Smackover; her uncles and aunts, John M. and Candis Oliver, Bill and Loretta Bacon, all of Hot Springs and Cathy and Gerald Weaver, of Smackover; as well as many beloved cousins; and friends from around the world.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, AR. 72210.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Rest Hills Memorial Park. Family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Thursday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.northlittlerockfuneralhome.com.