Thora Sue Steeby
1917-2012
Thora Sue Steeby, 95, Savannah, Missouri died Saturday, May 5, 2012 at a local health care facility.
She was born February 3, 1917 to James Alfred and Lula Rachel (Johnson) DeVall in St. Joseph.
She married Lee Forest Steeby who preceded her in death in 1987.
Mrs. Steeby was a homemaker. She taught school at Washington elementary in Andrew County and taught piano in the area. She also worked side by side with her husband on the farm.
Thora Sue was a former member of Amazonia Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Durward, and sister, Helen.
Survivors: son, James Lee Steeby (Judy), Amazonia, Missouri; daughter, Carla Byrkit (John), Kingston, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Jacquelyn Heaton, Jerrie Watson, Jason Steeby and Brandon Byrkit; and three great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Savannah Cemetery. The Family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Monday. The Family suggests memorial gifts to LaVerna Village.
Carla: I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carla, I’m so very sorry to hear your mother passed away. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy.
Carla,
Very sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I know you will miss her greatly.
Carla,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Carla,
To you and your family, our heartfelt sympathy. You will be in our thoughts and prayers, may your loving memories sustain you all through this hard time.
Carla, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know these events are hard to accept, but I know in my heart that when our loved ones leave us they are going to a better place where there is no longer any hurt or pain. God Bless you and keep your faith!
Thora was always a pleasure to work with at LaVerna. I had her as a therapy patient several times and she was always willing to do whatever I asked. She was always part of my morning routine when I would see her out in the dining room. I would make sure I stopped by to tell her good morning, get my hug and kiss and any worldly advice that she had for me that day. She will greatly be missed by all. I fell very fortunate to have had the opportunity to be a part of her life and learn so much from her in the time that I knew her. Thank you for sharing such an amazing woman with me!!!!!!
Carla, I was sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Please know that you are being lifted on high by people who love you. Love, Steph
Carla, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Will keep you and your family in my prayers. Hang in there Girl. Love Ya, Toni