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Janet Steele Obituary
Janet Maria Baur Steele, 69, of Woodlawn, went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Twin County Regional Hospital. Mrs. Steele was born in New York to the late Carl Frank and Janet Laurita Baur.
Janet was a loving mother and grandmother; she was a devoted sister. Janet enjoyed cooking and baking for her family especially at the holidays. She loved music, in particular classical music. She was an accomplished pianist and an avid reader. Janet was a dedicated teacher and to many of her students, she was a favorite. Janet had a strong faith in God, trusting him and his gift of salvation through his son Jesus Christ. She drew comfort in knowing that she would be with Jesus at the end of this earthly life and from God's word.
Mrs. Steele is survived by her children, Jennifer Jones and husband, Tony of Mt. Airy, NC., Christine Reavis and husband, Mike of Woodlawn, Matthew Steele and wife, Gayle of SC and Joshua Steele of NC. She is also survived by eight Grandchildren and a sister, Christine Koepp of New York.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 1, 2016 at the Hillsville Christian Church with the Rev. Amanda Hatfield Moore officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until time of services. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hillsville Christian Church 120 Edgewood Dr. Hillsville, VA. 24343. A guestbook is available by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the Steele family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janet Steele
The Bowman's
August 8, 2016
Steele Family,
So sorry for your loss.
May God's peace and sweet memories comfort you during this difficult time. Your in our prayers.
Randy, Stephanie, and Brett
Robert Leinweaver
July 30, 2016
Words cannot begin to describe the sadness I feel over the passing of my second cousin Janet Steele. Her Mother was my first cousin and along with her husband Charlie Baur, they were also my God parents. Janet and her sister Christine were a bit younger than I but we all enjoyed a very close relationship growing up in the 1950s. They lived in Flushing NY within shouting distance of their Grandparents home as well as the home of their cousins. We lived in an apartment in NYC. Rarely did two months go by without our families getting together.
The fondest memories of my youth are of those spent at Christmas, Thanksgiving and all of the other wonderful gatherings that our families shared together. My cousin was truly a woman of God, who loved her family and in turn was much loved by many. She embodied all that her Mother was and I'm sure is now receiving a wonderful reception in a place far better than the one she has left. God bless and keep her family and give them the grace and strength to get through this very trying time.
ML Cruey
July 30, 2016
I worked with Janet at my first job as a counselor at IMS. Janet was a passionate teacher. My prayers are with her family.
Jean Rippey
July 30, 2016
Christian, Mike and grandchildren, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories give you comfort.
Rick and Sandra Barr
July 30, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this difficult time of loss
Jason Shaw
July 30, 2016
Hearing this news is one of the moments I'll always remember where I was and what I was doing. I was deeply saddened and shocked. Mrs. Steele was my 7th grade English teacher. I'm starting my very first year of teaching in a few days. I'll be teaching 8th grade English. My goal is to hopefully be a fraction as good and loved as she was. She'll forever be in my heart.
Billy & Vernell McCormick
July 30, 2016
Jennifer, Christine, Matthew,Joshua and grandchildren we are so sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. Janet was a talented person. Our sympathy to the family. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Russell and Patty Burkholder
July 30, 2016
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
July 30, 2016
I met Janet when she would sub in a couple of bridge clubs of which I am a member. She was a very nice person who was always smiling. My sympathy to her entire family.
Rexene Spraker
Galax, VA
Rebecca Absher
July 29, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I counted her as a dear friend and colleague. I know she was a wonderful teacher and loved children. She valued friendship and family. Last month, my daughter helped her clean her house. She adored Lydia and told me that she was glad I sent her because they were so much alike, that my daughter knew exactly how she wanted things done. We will miss her so very much. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kimberly Graham
July 29, 2016
So sorry to hear of your passing. You were a great teacher and I am glad I was one of your many students.
Tabitha Allen
July 29, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mrs. Steele she was one of my favorite teachers in middle school, and Josh was one of my favorite people, this makes me really sad. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, shes definitely in a better place, but I know she'll be missed.
Arlene Stuart
July 29, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Judy & Jerry Wolford
July 29, 2016
We are saddened to learn of Janet's passing. She will be remembered as a gifted student teacher in Judy's classroom at Woodlawn, a great cook ,and friend.May the Good Lord hold her family tight.
Nancy Compton
July 29, 2016
I became friends with Janet while she taught three of my children....wonderful person. I will miss her.
Stephanie Arellano
July 29, 2016
She was one of my favorite teachers! She will be missed !
Candice Dixon
July 29, 2016
Prayers for peace and comfort for the family and all who were touched by Janet's life. I loved and respected her as a teacher. She inspired many!
July 29, 2016
Prayers for God's peace. Flushing N.Y.'s fairest beauty will remain in our hearts forever. Her memory a blessing for us all.
-Evelyn and Dominick Nazaro
Andrea Rutherford
July 29, 2016
You were such an amazing woman and an inspiration ♡ I have never loved school as much as I did when I was in your class! Thank you for the confidence you gave me and the courage to follow my dreams!
Anita Horton-Reed
July 29, 2016
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Janet was my piano teacher when I was I high school. I learned a lot from her . She was very strict but a fabulous teacher.
Fred & Alda Bredehorst
July 29, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kayla Cecil
July 29, 2016
I'm so sorry about your loss. She was a wonderful teacher to me in my 7th grade English class. I really enjoyed having her. I missed her when I left her class now, I'm going to miss her even more.
Kari Brewer
July 29, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I met Mrs. Steele one year when I had one of her grandchildren in my class. She was such a nice person, and really loved her grandchildren. Prayers for you all during this time.
Jaclyn Anders-Blackburn
July 29, 2016
I loved Mrs. Steele. I use to bring her wild cherry lifesavers. She was one of a kind!
Pat Ramsey
July 29, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Janet was one of my dear friends from IMS where I had the pleasure of teaching with her. She taught my children, and I cherished the stories she told of having them in her class. I just want you to know that she was a wonderful lady and I will miss her.
Debbie Baity
July 29, 2016
Jennifer, Christine, and families,
I am so sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Angel Reynolds
July 29, 2016
Christine, you and your family are in my prayers.
Jeanie Martin
July 29, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not have the pleasure of knowing Ms. Steele for very long, but I instantly liked her and found her to be very considerate, kind, and especially of strong faith. Prayers for God's special comfort to ease your pain.
Lucille Banks
July 29, 2016
Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.
Debra & George Kinne
July 29, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all
Scott & Samantha Richardson
July 29, 2016
So sorry for your loss. May God bless and be with all of you
Christi Martin
July 29, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to all of you.
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