Nell Rose Steelman, 80, of Fordyce, died Monday January 30, 2012 at St. Johns Place Nursing Home. Ms. Steelman was born in Fordyce, AR, on January 11, 1932 to the late Robert White & Maude Lenora Wood. She was a member of the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church.
She is survived by her two sons, Doug & Michael Griffin of Fordyce, AR; four grandchildren, Emily Giffin of Little Rock, AR, Amy Cochran of Fordyce, AR, Charles Lucas Griffin of Lewisville, TX, Johnathan Michael Griffin of Little Rock, AR; six great grandchildren, Mia Griffin of Little Rock, AR, Monica Griffin of Little Rock, AR, Maddox Griffin of Little Rock, AR, Gracyn Cochran of Fordyce, AR, Elijah Griffin of Lewisville, TX, Corrine Cochran of Fordyce, AR. Ms. Steelman was preceded in death by a brother, & five sisters.
A Memorial service will be held on Thursday February 2, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Stoney Point Cemetery, with the Rev. Harold Harper officiating. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit
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