This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Contribution Surnames: Griffin, Henson, Steele, Lee, Philon Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.kemper/1719/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lillie Mae Steele, 77, of Sandusky, Ohio departed from this life on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at her residence. She was born Feb. 6, 1936, in Dekalb, Mississippi, daughter of the late Elmer and Rosie Lee (Griffin) Henson. Lillie graduated from Winston High School in Dekalb. She was united in holy matrimony to Cozzie T. Steele on Dec. 15, 1956. She moved to Sandusky, Ohio and joined Porter's Memorial CME Church where she served faithfully for many years as a stewardess and sang in the choir. She retired from Ohio Veterans Home in 1998. Lillie is survived by her three children, Terry Steele, of Pflugerville, Texas, Evelyn Holmes, of Euclid, Ohio, and Tracy Steele, of Cleveland; five sisters, Annie Ruth Shumate and Angelene Henson, of Sandusky, Melverta Huntley, of Toledo, Ohio, Lorraine Dunn, of Cincinnati, and Martha Faye Henson, of Chicago; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and other special friends. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 55 years, Cozzie T. Steele; parents; five brothers, Elmer Lee, Floyd, Algene, Wes and Luther Henson; two sisters, Ora B. Steele, and Effie D. Philon. She enjoyed cooking, helping others and spending time with family and friends. She will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends. Friends may call from 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, until funeral services at 11 a.m. at Porters Memorial CME Church, 1722 Third St., Sandusky, OH. (Erie County) Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences and gifts of sympathy may be shared at toftfh.com. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.