BARBARA LUCILLE SOLOMON STEELE, age 82, of the Lexie Crossroads Community in Belvidere, Tenn., departed this life on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at her residence with her loving and devoted family with her following an extended illness.  Mrs. Steele was born in Huntland, Tenn., on June 11, 1939, to the late James C. "J.C." Solomon and Ruby Gifford Solomon.  She was a homemaker most of her life.  Mrs. Steele was a member of the Winchester Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.  She enjoyed working in her flowers, Gardening and taking care of her yard, but most of all she enjoyed baking for her family.  Mrs. Steele loved to help everyone that needed it.  She was a devoted caregiver to family members and friends that needed help during their illnesses.  She will be remembered as having a generous spirit and a wife and mother that dearly loved her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons; Barry and Bryan T. Steele, Grandchildren; Emily Van Gorder and Bryan D. Steele, siblings, James W. Solomon, Ruby J. Yambor and Donald C. Solomon. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Thomas Steele of Belvidere, Children; Carmen D. Gibson and husband, Mark of Hendersonville, Tenn., Lori A. Van Gorder of Decherd, Tenn., Byron T. Steele and wife, Terri of Belvidere,  Donald S. Steele and wife, Sylvia of Crete, Ill.   Grandchildren; Ashley, Dino, Steven, Kristin, Kelsey, Logan, Jesse, Jacob and Taylor. Great-Grandchildren; Jeremiah, Jason, Rose, Lilli, Evangeline, Atticus, Charlotte and Emily.

Visitation with the family will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M. on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services.

A Zoom Service will be held for Mrs. Steele by the Winchester Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.  The Date and Time will be made available upon completion of the arrangements.