Carolyn M. Steele Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Carolyn M. Steele of Connersville, Indiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 2, 2026 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Glen Hughes and Christine Tanksley Hughes; and her siblings, David G., Richard, Arthur, Howard, Hedgemond, Joseph Hughes, Marion Corn and LaVaughna Kays.

She is survived by: her husband Joesph; her children, June G. Helms (Jim), David G. Steele (Carol), Ray Alan Steele (Joyce) and Don E. Steele (Syndi); her brother Dale Hughes (Lorraine); her grandchildren, Dawn Crawley (Tom), Amanda Fisher (Joe), Jennifer Steele, Erica Steele-Miller, Matthew Steele, Dustin Steele, Tara Vinson (Jacob) and Michael Helms (Ashley); her great grandchildren, Elaina McCreary, Jacob McCreary, Aaron Helms, Aidan Helms, Reagan Miller, Luke Steele, Jaxson Helms, Lia Crawley, Haisley Helms, Heston Helms and Holland Helms; and her great great grandchild Genevieve Helms. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.