Willene Traffanstedt Steele Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Willene Traffanstedt Steele of Gadsden, Alabama, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 11, 2024 at the age of 89. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Willene Traffanstedt Steele to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Earl Steele; her siblings, L. D. Traffanstedt, U. B. Traffanstedt, A. V. Traffanstedt, Eva Mae Weaver, Ila Faye Kirby and Barbara Wallace; her close friend Opal Duncan; and her parents, Dewey Traffanstedt and Lena Long Traffanstedt.
She is survived by: her daughters, Dr. Debra Joyce Steele (James Prater), Nancy Duncan (Tommy) and Carol James (Larry); her brothers, Tommy Traffanstedt (Sandra) and Ronny Traffanstedt (Wanda); her grandsons, Dr. Jason Prater (Angela) and Jameson Prater (Brianne); her brothers, Dustin Duncan, Dexter Duncan (Casi), Greg James (Stephanie) and Bret James (Alyson); her great grandchildren, Houston, Sarah and Reid Prater; and her grandchildren, Ayden, Ally, Audrey Prater, Adrianna Duncan, Dixon, Andi Duncan, Haley, Logan James, Ramsey and Rowan James.
Visitation was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Perry Funeral Home (1611 Clarence E Chesnut Jr Bypass, Centre, AL 35960). A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
