Sarah Lavinia Steele

Obituary: Sarah Lavinia Plyler Steele, 90, passed away, Wednesday morning, March 22, 2017 at Mt. Pleasant House, following a period of declining health. Born June 13, 1926 in Rowan County, Lavinia was a daughter of the late John Avery and Arsie Ann Swink Plyler. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her husband, Hubert David Steele; a son, Ted Steele and 8 brothers and sisters. Mrs. Steele had retired from Cannon Mills and had been a member of Landis Baptist Church, where she had helped with the mission house and was a choir member. A loving mother and grandmother, she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Family members include her sons, David Steele, Jerry Steele (Kathy) and Fred Steele (Sherry); her daughter-in-law, Becky Steele; 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 25th from 1:00-2:00 pm at Whitley's Funeral Home. Funeral services to remember and celebrate Mrs. Steele's life will begin at 2:00 in the funeral home chapel, conducted by Dr. Johnny Presley. Mrs. Steele will be laid to rest beside her husband, at Carolina Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Unity United Methodist Church, c/o Mobile Meals Ministry, 8605 Unity Church Rd., Kannapolis, NC 28081. On-line condolences may be made at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com
Visitation: 1:00-2:00 PM Saturday March 25, 2017 Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: 2:00 PM Saturday March 25, 2017 Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel

Interment: Carolina Memorial Park Kannapolis, NC