Dwalah Bailey Steele, a longtime resident of Chickasaw and later Fairhope, entered eternal life on Jan. 21, 2014.
Dwalah was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, affectionately known as Honey, whose warmth, elegance and devotion to our Lord inspired many. She will be greatly missed by family and friends whose lives she touched.
She is survived by her adoring husband of 50 years, Claude Steele Jr., who tended lovingly to her during her final years. She is also survived by one daughter, Noelle (John) Cadden; and one son, Trey (Corey) Steele. She also leaves to cherish her memory six grandchildren, Steele Cadden, Bailey Cadden, Millie Cadden, McKee Steele, Patrick Steele and Williamson Steele.
Her family expresses heartfelt thanks to the caregivers of Comfort Keepers, and especially to her devoted friend, Judy Bohlken, for her love and compassion.
Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church Fairhope, 300 S. Section St., on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, from 1-3 p.m., followed by a celebration of life service at 3.
Interment will be at Memorial Gardens of Fairhope.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Alabama Baptist Children’s Home, P.O. Box 361767, Birmingham AL 35236.
Expressions of condolence may be made at hughesfh.com.
Arrangements by Hughes Funeral Home & Crematory, Daphne.
