Joan

Steeley

Joan Pauline Oram Steeley was born in Harlem Hospital on the 17 ^th of December,1938, to the late Gladys and Walter Oram – the eldest of two. At the tender age of 5, the Oram family moved to Englewood, NJ where Joan attended the public school system, Graduating from Dwight Morrow High School. At an early aged, Joan forged a relationship with GOD – Joining Englewood's 1 ^st Baptist Church, where she became a committed and honorary member. Under the tutelage of the late Reverend Isaiah Goodman, she served, honorably, on the usher board.

On August 13, 1966, Joan and Solomon Steeley JR. were wed in matrimony – officiated by her beloved pastor – Rev. Goodman. To this union, two children were born: Rhonda and Shawn Steeley.

Joan was an honorable woman who was blessed to live out her days with her beloved husband, of 53 years and children right by her side.

Joan exemplified extraordinary qualities – Parent hood she cherished- raising not only her two but a countless number of others. She had a huge angelic-like heart. With her bright smile, she would light up an entire room, giving great council in the process. Giving of herself, came naturally! She did not hesitate when and where it came to stepping outside of herself, for the sake of others, and wanting nothing in return. She was a woman amongst women… distinguished! Her bright smile, often times led to laughter, she indeed enjoyed a good laugh! Joan was full of love and happiness – family meant everything to her.

She was proceeded in death by her parents.

She leaves to cherish her memories: Her beloved husband , Solomon Steeley JR of Englewood, NJ; Daughter , Rhonda Steeley of Englewood, NJ ; Son , Shawn Steeley of Englewood, NJ; Brother , Ronald Oram of Whittier, CA; Grandchildren , Blair Steeley, Leon Roberts, Jordan Steeley, Tyler Steeley,  Ellisse Steeley, Kyle Singletary, Jayden Steeley & Xavier Steeley. Great-Grandchildren , Midreem "lil mike" Williams; Akeem Boone; Leon Roberts 3 ^rd ; Londyn Lyric Pettway & Malachi Roberts.