Janet Maria Baur Steele, 69, of Woodlawn, went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Twin County Regional Hospital. Mrs. Steele was born in New York to the late Carl Frank and Janet Laurita Baur.

Janet was a loving mother and grandmother; she was a devoted sister. Janet enjoyed cooking and baking for her family especially at the holidays. She loved music, in particular classical music. She was an accomplished pianist and an avid reader. Janet was a dedicated teacher and to many of her students, she was a favorite. Janet had a strong faith in God, trusting him and his gift of salvation through his son Jesus Christ. She drew comfort in knowing that she would be with Jesus at the end of this earthly life and from God's word.

Mrs. Steele is survived by her children, Jennifer Jones and husband, Tony of Mt. Airy, NC., Christine Reavis and husband, Mike of Woodlawn, Matthew Steele and wife, Gayle of SC and Joshua Steele of NC. She is also survived by eight Grandchildren and a sister, Christine Koepp of New York.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 1, 2016 at the Hillsville Christian Church with the Rev. Amanda Hatfield Moore officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until time of services. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hillsville Christian Church 120 Edgewood Dr. Hillsville, VA. 24343. A guestbook is available by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com . Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the Steele family.