Ellen W. Steele

Ellen had a degree in Cosmetology and worked over 50 years as a teacher, instructor and examiner on the State Board of Cosmetology. She was the owner of Cornell Arms Beauty Salon for a number of years.

Ellen, or better known as Nana to family and friends, was well loved and respected by all who knew her. She was the matriarch of her family. She was also the oldest living member of Faith Lutheran Church. She could often be found listening to a Carolina game or visiting with one of her extended family. In her earlier years, she enjoyed fishing, dancing, traveling and following Little League baseball. She was active in the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 641.

Ellen was predeceased by her loving husband of forty-four years, Marion Fritz Steele, Sr.; beloved sister, Emmie Bozard; and oldest grandson, Edward (Eddie) O. Smith, Jr.

She is survived by her children, Marion F. Steele, Jr. (Gloria), Sandra S. Smith (Butch), Rodger A. Steele (Karen), and Mike W. Steele (Joan). She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, West Columbia Chapel.

The funeral will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Webb Belangia and Rev. Emily Willhide at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1717 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia, SC 29169. Following the service, burial will be at Southland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Craig Steele, Rodger Steele, Jr., Adam Steele, Brett Tynes, Trey Belangia, C.J. Steele, Derek Whisenhunt, Alex Whisenhunt, Ken Tynes and Geoff Calabrese.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church.