Born in Acushnet, a daughter of the late Charles and Selina (Jones) Walecka she lived most of her life in New Bedford. She was a member of the Smith Mills Congregational Church.
Mrs. Steele was a collector for the Fall River Philanthropic Society for 30 years before her retirement. She worked with the VFW Post 6643 and was active with the Dartmouth Council on Aging. Audrey was active at her church, the Royal Traveler’s, and the Dartmouth Thursday Club.
She is survived by two daughters, Deborah Costa and her husband Michael of Marietta, GA and Susan Morrison and her husband Robert of Aransas Pass, TX; three grandchildren, Christine Gross and her husband Jeffrey of MA, Heather Ames of FL, and Rebekah Gizzi and her wife Karin of MA; six great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Audrey was predeceased by three siblings.
Donations in her memory may be made to Amedisys Foundation 3854 American Way, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816.
Her Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the Smith Mills Christian Congregational Church, 11 Anderson Way, Dartmouth. Arrangements are in the care of ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. For online tributes please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com.
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