Vermell Steede

Vermell Steede, age 86, passed away April 22, 2020 after heart valve complications. Her loving daughters were by her side. She enjoyed her work as a Caregiver in the community. She used her talent as a Seamstress to serve wherever there was a need. She loved and was loved by all who knew her. She was a genuinely caring and generous lady. Her beautiful spirit will be greatly missed.     

She is preceded in death by her spouse, Shelton Steede; children, Gerald Willis Bonner and Dennis Rayford Bonner; parents, Hubert Lee and Mable Marie Courtney Baxter; sister, Christine Tucker. 

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Elizabeth (Ronnie) McDonald and Sharon (Jimmy) Dixon; grandchildren, John Aaron (Brandy) Hamilton, Lesley Faith Lee Beard, Ann Marie Lee Roth, Jessica Leigh Hamilton (Farrell) Whittington and Austin Blake Lee; great-grandchildren, Presley Beard, Jackson Roth, Cameron Beard, Zachery Roth, Dwayne Whittington, Rachael Whittington, William Hamilton and Derek Hamilton; great-great-grandchild, Eden Maria Merritt; siblings, Travis (Lois) Baxter, Doris Brown, Alvin (Ann) Baxter, Rayburn Baxter, Ruth (Roger) Gilbert, Joann (Russ) Delize; numerous other relatives and friends.           

The Family will hold a Private Graveside Service for Ms. Vermell Steede at Barton Baptist Church cemetery Saturday, April 25, 2020 beginning at 1:00 PM with Bro. Brad Howard and Bro. Roger Gilbert officiating. Pallbearers include John Hamilton, Farrell Whittington, Michael Baxter, Donnie Brown, Bobby Baxter and Shannon Cowart.    

Moments Funeral Home, locally owned and operated in Lucedale, Mississippi is honored to be in charge of arrangements. 

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