HENRY ELMER STEELY and SUSIE (KELLER) STEELY

 

Henry Elmer Steely

   Henry Elmer Steely, the son of Francis Marion and Louisa Jane Steely, was born October 27, 1882, in Taney Co., Missouri, near Kirbyville.  He died at his home near West Union Church northwest of Stockton, Missouri, September 18, 1942, at the age of 59 years, 10 months and 22 days.  He was united in marriage to Susie Keller on June 29, 1905.  To this union ten children were born, all of whom are living: Marion Steely, Nevada, Missouri: Mrs. John Gentry, Kansas City, Missouri: Mrs. Conrad Lamert, Kansas City, Missouri; Lawrence Steely, El Dorado Springs, Missouri; Mrs Jean Cairns, Kansas City, Missouri;  Mrs. Eugene Hays, Princeton, Missouri; Mrs. Charles Benham, Stockton, Missouri; Floyd Steely, Kansas City, Missouri; and Merle and Thayne Steely of the home address.  He had six grandchildren. He leaves one brother, Jesse Steely, Picher, Oklahoma,  a half sister, Mrs. Edith Chaffin, Kansas City, Kansas and half brother, John Steely, Gore, Okla.  In October, 1922, he joined the I.O.O.F. Lodge at Forsyth, Missouri and moved his membership to the I.O.O.F. Lodge at Stockton, Missouri, in 1927.  He united with the West Union Missionary Baptist Church on July 31, 1938.  Although he was of a quite, retiring disposition, his honesty and dependability won him friends.  He took great interest in school affairs and in his lodge.  For years he was a crop reporter, aiding in the compiling of government statistics.  His interest were varied and he was conscientious about his responsibilities. His loss is deeply felt. Funeral services were conducted in the West Union Church, Sunday afternoon, September 20, 1942, by Elder Bill Burchett.  Interment was in Stockton City cemetery, Davis & Co. in charge.

 

Susie (Keller) Steely

  Susie Keller Steely was the eldest of six children of Marion Keller and Cynthia Fortney Keller.  She was born September 29, 1882, and departed from this life on February 15, 1972 at the age of 89 years 4 months and 2 weeks. She professed faith in Jesus Christ during  a revival meeting in the Old Cedar Church.  The church moved to West Union Community and she, her father, and her mother became charter members of the West Union Missionary Baptist Church in 1899. She was the last surviving charter member. On June 29, 1905, she was united in marriage to Elmer Steely. They were the parents of ten children.  Those surviving are: Mrs. J. H. Gentry (Iva) of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs. George Cairns (Neva) of Kansas City, Mo; Lawrence Steely of Stockton, Mo;  Mrs. Jean Cairns of Kansas City, Mo;  Mrs. Eugene Hays (Ruth) of Fairport, Mo.;  Mrs. Charles Benham (Lou) of Stockton, Mo; Floyd Steely of Eldorado Springs, Mo.; Merle Steely of Igbaja, Nigeria; West Africa; and Thayne Steely of Kansas City, Mo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer on September 18, 1942 and her eldest son, Marion on September 3, 1954. Two grandchildren, Sharon Kay Cairns and Dale Edward Steely also a half brother, Arthur Marical and two half sisters, Clara Wright and Annie Wheeler. She leaves besides her children, two brothers, Harrison Keller of El Dorado springs, Mo., and Emmons Keller of Fair Grove, Mo; and a sister Mrs. Dave West of Stockton, Mo; also two sisters-in-law, Icie and Anne; a brother-in-law, Dave; three son-in-laws and four daughters-in-law. In addition she is survived by 28 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Plus a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  She spent most of her life in Cedar County on the farm where she was born.

 

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