Christine “Christy” Leigh Haynes Steelman passed away on July 28, 2020 at her home in Lexington, SC. She was born on June 7, 1976, in LaMesa, California. She was the daughter of Sandra Haynes King and the late Phillip Larry King.
She is survived by her husband David Steelman, daughter Payton Steelman, son Brayden Steelman, her mother Sandra Haynes King, her sister McKenzie (Web) Richardson, and her in-laws Dianne Steelman and A. E. Steelman, Jr.
Christy graduated from Lexington High School, received a bachelor’s degree from Clemson University, a master’s degree from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, and National Board certification. She taught in Lexington County School District One at both Pelion Middle School and Lexington Middle School. Throughout her lifetime, she was an avid fan and supporter of Clemson. She was totally devoted to God, family, friends, and her students.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with visitation at 1:00 PM. The service may be viewed via livestreaming on Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel's Facebook page. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the South Carolina Autism Society, 806 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169 or Northside Baptist Church, 4347 Sunset Boulevard, Lexington, SC 29072.
