Sue Steele

Norma Sue Coplen Steele was called to her heavenly home on June 26, 2014, at the age of 88. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, June 29 at 2:00 pm at the JH Churchill Funeral Home in Murray, Kentucky, with the viewing on Saturday, June 28 from 4:00-7:00 pm at JH Churchill Funeral Home.

A native of Graves County, Mrs. Steele was the daughter of Bertha and Will Coplen and sister to Raleigh and Glenn Coplen. Mrs. Steele has resided in Murray since 1945, where she attended Murray State University. In 1946 she married Earl Steele, founder of Steele and Albritten Plumbing and Electric, who preceded her in death in 1998. Mrs. Steele was a life-long member of the Church of Christ, including Water Street, 7th and Poplar, and Glendale Road Churches of Christ. In all of these she was a faithful servant. Mrs. Steele was an accomplished seamstress and cook, and she joyfully shared these gifts with family, friends, neighbors and strangers. Her life was devoted to service-to her family, her friends, her church, and her community. She often said, "I try to help at least one person every day." Many will recall how she helped them in some way or some delicious dish she prepared for them.

Mrs. Steele was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She put her family first; showed them by example how to live; and, demonstrated daily that no sacrifice was too great to be made for them. She was also a surrogate mother and grandmother to many others, including Jordyn Dublin, whom she loved dearly.

Mrs. Steele is survived by her daughters Paulette Steele, Kitty Steele, and Suzzette Chapman and her husband, Ken; son, David May and his wife, Betty; grandson, Jason Reed and his wife, Jennifer; granddaughters Taylor and Emily; and brother-in-law, Bob Steele and his wife, Mary.

The family wishes to thank those who remembered Mrs. Steele with cards and visits during the past year. We are especially grateful to Linda Parker, her niece; Cathy Allen; Christian Crouse; and Judy Evans for their unfailing kindnesses and continuing support.

Those wishing to remember Mrs. Steele may do so through donations to the Glendale Road Church of Christ at 1101 Glendale Rd., Murray, KY. 42071 or The Angels Community Clinic at 1005 Poplar St. Murray, KY 42071.
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