Bessie Ruth (Smith) Steele Bowens Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Bessie Ruth (Smith) Steele Bowens (Utica, New York), born in Elba, Alabama, who passed away at the age of 89, on May 15, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Columbus Alexander Smith, Sr. and Bessie Smith (Harper); her spouse Willie E. Steele, Sr.; her children, Helen M. Bowens, Willie Edward Steele Jr. and Roger Lee Bowens; her granddaughter Stephanie Steele; her sister Ophelia; her brothers-in-law, Clarence Loman, Rev. Ceather Stephens and Columbus A. Smith, Jr.; and also, Supervisor Mildred L. Loman Eason, Pastor Angela Carter, Evangelist Kenneth and Yvonne Melchor.
She is survived by: her children, Alexander, Debbie Steele and Chief Apostle Willie J. Steele; her daughter-in-law Victoria Steele; her grandchildren, Michele Steele Motley (Charles Motley), Alexander Steele Jr., Shandele Steele, Nicole Steele, Stacey M. Airall (Ralph D. Airall), Javelle Howard, Alicia D. Chin, Shawanda Steele, William Steele, Kahil Steele, Qiaja Steele, Tyra Bowens and Myrtle Lambright (Kevin); her sister Ovia R. Stephens; her nieces, Margaret Hester and Hazel Stephens; her nephew Earl Loman; her cousin B. F. Smith; her parents-in-law, Ann L. Smith, Darnelle Scott, Johnny Scott and Bill Taylor; and her godchildren, Pastor Angela U. Carter, Apostle Troy Wallace, Rev. Arthur Gary, Thomas Bryant and Miracle Deliverance Ministries. She is also survived by great-nieces, great-nephews.
In following her devotion, memorial contributions may be directed to Believer's Miracles Deliverance Ministries, 207 Eagle St., Utica, NY 13501.
