Patricia "Pat" Steele

Patricia J. "Pat" Steele, 97 years, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025 at Springhurst Health Campus, Greenfield, Ind. She was born September 11, 1927 in Indianapolis, Ind. to the late Obart and Myrtle (Thiesing) Purdy.

Pat was a member of Mohawk United Methodist Church and retired from her career in 1984 as a reading tutor at Indianapolis Public Schools. She was an avid reader, loved to travel, quilting and cross-stitching.

Pat is survived by her son, James (Sandy) Steele; two grandchildren; grandson: Robert (Megan) Steele, granddaughter, Jessica Steele and a niece, Christine (Todd) Bowman.

She was preceded in death by her parents listed above, husband, Robert L. Steele and her sister, Phyllis Bowman.

Visitation will be 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, 1780 W. Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140. Funeral service will be 10:00 am Thursday, at the funeral home with Pastor Charles Pelc officiating. Burial will follow at Washington Park East Cemetery, Indianapolis, Ind.

Memorial contributions in Pat's memory can be made to Mohawk United Methodist Church, 2045 W 400 N, Greenfield, IN, 46140 or Hancock County Public Library, 900 W McKenzie Rd. Greenfield, IN 46140.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.stillingerfamily.com