Rosemary Steele

Rosemary Millsap Steele passed away at home on Cape Cod, on September 13, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 26, 1947, in Fort Smith, Ark. to Isaac Hal Millsap, Jr. and Aileen Harrison Millsap. She grew up in Siloam Springs, Ark.

In addition to her parents, grandparents Robbie Lou and Hal Millsap, Sr. and Maxine and Henry Harrison had a great impact on her early life. After attending John Brown University, she began her family with daughter Melissa and then with sons Shannon and Michael. She married Ken in 1982 and added son Jon to her family. They moved to Boulder, Colo. in 1991, and then to Cape Cod in 2001. Her love of children led her to become a nanny for two lovely girls in Boulder, Heather and Amber, and then three wonderful children on Cape Cod, Rebecca, Jack, and William. Rosemary enjoyed growing flowers, reading, camping, hiking, traveling, and sitting under an umbrella on any beach. She was also known as Mom, Mimi, Auntie Ro, Miss Rosemary and Rosie to those that love her. She was predeceased by her parents and grandparents.

She is survived by her husband; daughter Melissa Chesnut of Loveland, Colo.; son Shannon Ogden and wife Victoria of Littleton, Colo.; son Michael Ogden and wife Shona of Austin, Texas; son Jon Steele and wife Michelle of Warrenton, Va.; brother Isaac Hal Millsap, III and wife Jan of Springdale, Ark.; sister Holly Anne Ezell and husband Michael of the Weddington Community, Ark. Rosemary is also survived by 16 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two uncles and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a time and place to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, Rosemary asked that donations be made to the following organizations: girlygirl P.A.R.T.S. 5k Run/Walk for Ovarian Cancer, Rosie’s Place of Boston.