Irene Nettles Steely

Irene Nettles Steely, 86, passed away on November 18, 2024. She was born in Cordova, SC to the late David Cromwell “Crum” Nettles and the late Georgia Dantzler Nettles. She was a Federal Investigator when she retired but had worked in Insurance for many years as well.

Irene will forever be remembered as being endearing, smart, focused, mischievous, kind, adventurous, frugal, a sight to see, tiny, nice as can be, loving, gentle, Shorty, Nana with the curly hair, tactful, the best auntie, an avid reader, surprising, knowing how to nicely get what she wanted if it was to help others, making the world a better place, great sense of humor, spicy, organized, detailed, amazing, and many more. She truly was a force of nature who will be missed, but remembered with many smiles, laughs, and much love.

Irene is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert Steely; daughters Beth, Pam and Kim; son-in-law Tom; granddaughters Jessi, Heather, and Audrey; grandsons Chris, Patrick, Tim, Kyle, and Connor; grandson-in-law Chris; granddaughter-in-law Holly; great-grandsons Anthony and Matthew; and sister-in-law Doris. In addition to her parents, Irene was predeceased by brothers J.D. and Jason and sister-in-law Ruth.

Memorials may be made to either:

The Make-A-Wish Foundation

https://wish.org/

7951 E Maplewood Ave #126

Greenwood Village CO 80111

303-750-9474

OR

Ronald McDonald House Charities

https://rmhc.org/

1300 E 21st Ave

Denver, CO 80205

303-832-2667