Minister Angelia Holmes Steele, age 61 of Sherman, ascended to her eternal home Monday, July 24th at her Sherman residence following an extended illness.

Minister Angelia Holmes Steele was born in Birmingham, Alabama on July 30, 1961 to parents, Willie C. Holmes Sr. and Johnnie M. Holmes (both preceded her in death)

Angelia confessed Christ as her Savior in 1986 while stationed in Okinawa, Japan with her husband and lived a prayerful, spirit-filled Christian Life. She was a member of the Kadena Air Force Base Gospel Choir. Strengthened by faith and filled with the spirit, she responded to God's call to serve as a minister in the year 1988 while in Colorado Springs, CO. at Progressive Church of God in Christ #2 where she was a faithful member. She sung in the choir and taught the children's church.

Minister Steele and her family moved to Sherman, TX in 1996 where she Co-Pastored Word of Life Community Church which later changed to More Than Conquerors Faith Center Church. She taught Sunday school, Bible study, led Praise and Worship and preached the Word of God wholeheartedly. Minister Steele was a faithful and extraordinary woman who loved the Lord, her family, her church family, and community.  Following her husband they felt the call of God to use their ministry gifts elsewhere by joining Harmony Missionary Baptist Church where she has been a faithful member leading the Praise and Worship team.

She had a heart to serve in any capacity that the Lord led her to. She especially had a heart to serve women and children throughout the years serving on several non-profits supporting children and women concerns.

She opened her heart and home as a nurturing Foster Mom through the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services where she loved and cared for more than 40 children.

In spite of adversity and failing health, she never lost her optimism and her faith in God never wavered. Blessed with many miracles, she recognized God's favor upon her life. She lived by the Scripture, Psalms 118:17, "I shall not die, but live, And declare the works of the Lord.".

Minister Steele was classy at all times; she dressed fine from head to toe. She loved those shopping trips with her daughter and friends. Her motto was "The Very Best for Less" when she saw something she really wanted, most of the time it was on clearance and sure enough she would buy it. She will be remembered for her strength, generosity, caring spirit and love for her family.

She leaves to cherish her memories: her High School Sweetheart and loving husband of 41 years, Terrence Steele; caring and concerned children, Brandon (Kera) Steele of Anna, TX, Brian Steele of Sherman, TX, Breana (D'Andre) Morgan of Midlothian, TX. Eleven gracious and glorious grandchildren, who called her "Gran" or GrandMommy, Kemareyon Mack, Sebastian Steele, Zuri Steele, Amiya Steele, Teryn Steele of Anna, TX. JaySean Steele of McKinney, Mia Steele, Jaidyn Steele of Princeton, Braylen Steele of Mansfield, TX. Brielle Morgan, D'Andre Morgan Jr. of Midlothian, TX. Her committed and caring brothers Quinton C. Holmes (preceded her in death), Willie. C. Holmes Jr., The Colony, TX and Jerry (Denise) Holmes, Navada, TX.

A public visitation will be Friday, July 28th from 1 P.M. to 7 P.M. at Waldo Funeral Home.

The Celebration of Life Services will be held Saturday, July 29th at 11 A.M. at Harmony Baptist Church, 2111 E. Tuck St., Sherman with Rev. Clifton Eaton as Host Pastor.  Her husband Associate Pastor Terrence Steele will deliver the Eulogy.  Burial will follow at West Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to James E. Smith and the professionals of Waldo Funeral Home.  You may sign the online guestbook at waldofuneralhome.com.