Bluefield, WV- Violette Steele Garland Lucas, 95, of 1320 Montclair Street, Bluefield, WV, died Thursday October 26, 2006 at her residence. 

    Born May 1, 1911 in Bluefield, she was a daughter of the late George W. and Willie Bishop Steele.  She attended Bluefield schools, was an active member of the Bluefield Civic League and the Rebekah Lodge, where she served as secretary for many years.  She was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church for most of her life.

     In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl, Ray and Paul Steele; three sisters, Madge Brooks, Aileen Young and Myrtle Gillespie; one grandchild and one great grandchild.

     She will be greatly missed by her children, Tanner Benjamin Garland, Jr. and his wife Sylvia, Earl Garland and his wife Angie and JoAnne Garland Philpott and husband Charles. 

     She was very much loved by 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.  She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. 

     Funeral services will be conducted Sunday October 29, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Bluefield with Pastor Jim Davidson and Rev. James Milam officiating.  Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

     Graveside services will be conducted Monday October 30^th at 11:00 at Monte Vista Park Cemetery in Green Valley. Those wishing to attend the services are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m.

     The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday October 28^th from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.   

     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 1415 Highland Avenue, Bluefield, WV 24701.

     Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com

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