STEELE, Arnell (Arnie)

In Loving Memory of Arnell Shows Steele March 4, 1937 - December 3, 2013 Buckeye, Arizona Arnell or "Arnie" as many called her, grew up in Ovett, Mississippi. She was the youngest of 7 children. She moved to San Francisco, CA as a teenager. Arnie eventually resided in Oregon and Washington where she raised her family. In 1992, she relocated to Arizona. She enjoyed residing in communities in Tucson, Goodyear and Verrado. Arnie had a loving and warm spirit, loved to entertain, and made dear friendships everywhere she went. Considered to be "The life of the Party", Arnie was a high achiever and was involved in many social activities in the communities in which she lived. She was a talented and successful dancer, choreographer, model, and swimmer. She received numerous medals in the Arizona Senior Olympics. Arnie is survived by her husband Ken, sister Betty, children Tim, Kent, Ron, Mike and Nancy, 7 grandchildren, and countless nieces and nephews. She loved her family & friends very much and will be dearly missed. ~~~~~~~~~~ Thompsons Valley West Funeral Chapel, Goodyear, Arizona Arnell Steele, 76, of Buckeye, AZ died December 13, 2013. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 28th, 2014 at the Comfort Suites Hotel, 15575 W Roosevelt St in Goodyear, AZ 85338. Condolences can be sent to www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com