Beverly Darlene Steele

September 28, 1951 - February 13, 2021

Beverly “Darlene” Steele, 69, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021, after a period of declining health. Darlene was born in Alexandria, Virginia, on September 28, 1951, to the late Alvin and Ruby Shepherd. She grew up in Lorton, Virginia, where she graduated from Edison High School. Darlene and her beloved husband, Dave, resided in Virginia and Kentucky before retiring to Foley, Alabama. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 48 years, David Steele, her son Jason Steele (Mindy), granddaughter Katie, and grandson Bryson; also her brothers Jerry Shepherd (Jane) of Currituck, NC; John Shepherd (Binnie) of Fredericksburg, VA; and sister Peggy Baxter (Tim) of Kannapolis, NC. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews she adored. Darlene was full of life and enjoyed helping others. She was a loving and caring lady who will be dearly missed. She was a part of “Share the Beach”, which is a program to help and protect endangered Alabama sea turtles. Darlene and Dave spent many hours on the beach waiting for turtle nests to hatch and escorting the hatchlings safely to the water. This was more than a hobby to them, it was Darlene's passion. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Expressions of love can be made to the Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF) Share the Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Program.