Janie Ruth Steele

Janie Ruth Buchanan Steele, age 78, went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2018. She was born on January 25, 1940 in Prairie Grove, Ark. to Thornton "Buck" and Maurine Mayes Buchanan. She married Jon D. Steele on July 11, 1958. She was a long time resident of Farmington, where she attended Farmington schools, graduated from Peabody High School in Fayetteville, and attended the University of Arkansas. Jon and Janie briefly lived in California where their three children were born. In 1965 they returned to Farmington. She owned and operated a child care center at her home for many years. She was active in Farmington City Government, serving as a city council member, and recently working to document the history of Farmington. Janie was a long time active member of Farmington First Baptist Church. Her family and many friends remember her as strong willed, kind, compassionate, and giving. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, Grace Parker and Sue Kapchuk and a granddaughter, Tara Edwards. She is survived by one son Jon Gary Steele of Los Angeles, Calif.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Doug Edwards of Farmington; Deidre and Kenneth Ness of Farmington; one brother Henry Buchanan of Farmington; four grandchildren, Stephanie Edwards Brown, Christy Edwards Wear, Adam Ness, and Monica Ness; five great-grandchildren Arabella Beard, Cadence Brown, Rosalynd Wear, Emmilynn Brown, and Haven Brown. Visitation will be at the Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove on Wednesday, August 8, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Funeral will be will be Thursday August 9 at 1 p.m. at Farmington First Baptist Church. A Graveside Service will follow at the Farmington Cemetery. Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.