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Rosa Lee Steele

Passed 02/28/2020

Obituary For Rosa Lee Steele

Mother Rosa Lee Steele age 87 passed away at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tennessee. She was born in Williamson County, Tennessee the daughter of the late Porter Anderson Reffegee and Jadie Reffegee.

Those left behind to cherish her many memoies, her children, Joyce (Kenny) Stephens, Sam (Karen) Steele, Jr., Charles Edward Steele, Carl Steele, Terry (Delois) Steele, Dale Steele and Daniel (Valerie) Steele; 18 grandchildren, devoted granddaughter, Kendra Stephens, 26 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; Godchildren, Rose Cox, Willie (Michael) Dickerson, John (Sylvia) Spencer, Vience (Sharon) McCullough, Derwin (LaTonya) Jackson and Shelia Swift; sisters, Dorothy Reffegee, Shirley Thompson, Debra (James) Johnson, Earnestine Ellis (Mansfield), Janice Reffegee and Rosalind Reffegee; brothers, Charley Reffegee, Larry Reffegee and Michael (Deloris) Reffegee; step-mother, Lucille Reffegee; sister-in-law, Betty Reffegee, Barbara Derricks, Juanita McLemore and Hattie Lane; brothers-in-law, Ostranda (Mary) Lane, Douglas (Linda) Lane, Donnell (Sue) Lane and Fred (Mary) Lane; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, family friends, Marquita Cole, Cassandra Ridley and Donzaleigh Gaines.

Mother Steele will lie in state on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 10 until 5 at the funeral home.

Visitation with family Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 11 until 12 at Limestone Baptist Church, 1613 West Main Street with funeral service to began at 12 Noon. Reverend Dwight McQuirter, officiating and Pastor Wayne McCullough, eulogist. Interment Pinecrest Memorial Gardens


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Sending all my love and condolences to my beautiful sister Kendra, her lovely mother Joyce, and the rest of the Steele family. I pray you find peace in your time of sorrow. She was a remarkable woman!

Our heartfelt condolences to the Steele Family. Praying you will have comfort in remembering the beautiful, kind, spiritual woman that Mrs Steele was to so many people. May God continue to bless and give you strength during your time of bereavement and days ahead. Harrison and Anita Stephens

Sam and the rest of the Steele family I am sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories that will be with you forever. Start each day knowing that she smiles on you. We were neighbors for many years. May God strengthen the Steele Family.

Andrew Carnes Sr (Shug)

To the entire Steel family. Know that you have our deepest sympathy in the the loss of Mrs. Steel who we lovingly know as Mrs. Peewee. We love you all. May the Lord God comfort your hearts and keep you in perfect peace as only he can Love Lucile, Sonya, and Cassandra

Mother Steele embraced me and my family instantly when we relocated to TN. She was more than a friend, and we loved her dearly. She will always be in our hearts. May God bring peace and comfort knowing you shall see her again.

Devon,Daniel and the entire Steele family, may God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you. Adolphus & Grenee' Heffner

Sorry for your loss The Steele Family my prayers are with you...Ernest Britton Jr.

Our condolences to the family and our prayers are with the family Ms.Annie Mai Britton & Family..

Rest in Peace Mother Steel, never met you but Dale was my classmate. Vanessa Morton

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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