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Trimmer Rebecca A. Steele Dies at 78

February 17, 2026 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Trimmer Rebecca A. Steele Dies at 78

Trimmer Rebecca A. Steele of Marquand, Missouri, has died at age 78.

Becky, as she preferred, was born on September 28, 1947 on the Outer Banks, North Carolina. She was a master seamstress and worked at Grand Auto Upholstery from 1984 to 1995, according to her obituary.

In her off time, Becky enjoyed spending time outdoors gardening, bird watching, and collecting seashells, rocks and even animal skeletons. She was also very artistic and practiced painting, drawing, and making stained glass ornaments.

Sadly, Becky died on February 7, 2026. She is survived by her three children, Mandi MacDonald, Jean Conolly and John MacDonald; three step-children, Melissa Steele, Katrina Steele and Shannon Steele; as well as six siblings, Eugene Willis, Bobby Willis, Vincent Willis, Virgil Willis, Betty Willis Fischer and Cenith Kopiskey; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

May she Rest in Peace.

Filed Under: Archive, Obituary Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, Grand Auto Upholstery

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