Eleanor Steele Kremer, 90, passed away on March 28, 2020, after an extended illness. “Ellie” was born in Birmingham, and lived most of her life in the area. She graduated from Woodlawn High School and Howard College, where she was a member of the Phi Mu Sorority. She was the salutatorian of her Howard graduating class in 1952.
Ellie was predeceased by her parents, Gus and Clara Steele, and by her four brothers, Gus Jr., Billy, Tommy and Bobby. She is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, Bill Kremer, her children Richard (Melissa) and Karen (Ernie), grandchildren Stewart (Arielle), Mark (Amanda) and Clara, her great-grandson Cash, and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Ellie began her career as a school teacher, then served as a homemaker for most of her life. She passionately pursued tennis and was an accomplished bridge player. She loved the outdoors, was a knowledgeable angler, and raised an ample garden for many years. She inaugurated the tape ministry for Shades Mountain Baptist Church, and headed that ministry for over thirty years. She was also involved in a host of community outreach efforts. She was fanatically devoted to her pets and to serving as the unofficial coach of virtually all of the University of Alabama’s athletic teams.
Ellie’s burial will be private. At a later date there will be a memorial service in her honor. The family would like to express appreciation to Affinity Hospice and Helping Hand Services for their loving care of Ellie.
The family will suggest appropriate recipients for memorial gifts at a later time.
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