LaVerne Steele cherished her family most and it was in their presence that she passed from this life into Heaven. She died on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the age of 98.
LaVerne Steele was born on July 21, 1924 at home in Carroll County, Missouri, the youngest of 10 children born to William Phillip Sharp and Dora (Powers) Sharp. All 4 brothers and 5 sisters have predeceased her.
On May 4, 1946, LaVerne married Charles G. Steele in Troy, Kansas who died in 2005. After his Army service in Iceland and Europe during World War II, they made their home in St. Joseph, Missouri. She was employed by Noma Lites, Methodist Medical Center and Chase Candy Co., but her most important work was a homemaker and mother.
LaVerne is survived by three children Bonnie Werner (Larry) of Kansas City, Kansas; Steven Steele (Becky) of St. Joseph, Missouri; and Stan Steele (Teresa) of Kansas City, Kansas. She is survived by nine grandchildren; Nicole Hobbs, Mike Werner, Valerie Martinez, Craig Steele, Erica Harmeyer, Shaun Steele, Ryan Steele, Sarah LaFever, and Alexander Grimes. In addition there are 14 great-grandchildren (natural, step and in-law) and 5 great, great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Gower Convalescent Center and Freudenthal Hospice Services for their loving care and kindness.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service.
