Carol Ann Steedley, 65 of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City.  Carol was born in Shreveport, Louisianna, the second of four children, to the late Bobby J. Davis and Chestley C. Edwards Davis.  Carol was born into a military family and lived in numerous places during her childhood.  Some fond childhood memories expressed by her sisters was that Carol was kind, loving and always generous.  She was perfect at doing all the girly things such as makeup and hair.  Carol enjoyed art and loved to draw.  In her later years Carol loved reading her Bible and spending time with her family, children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her two sons, Shawn J. Davis (Elizabeth), Lake City and Jesse J. Steedley, Homerville, GA; three sisters, Nora Terry, Brenda Moss and Bobbie Everhart all of Lake City; six grandchildren, Cinnamon Jackson (Alex), Lakeland, GA, Kaleb Davis, Chestley Davis, Benjamin Davis and Harley Davis all of Lake City, and Julianna Steedley, Homerville, GA; and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service honoring Carol's life will be held at a later date.

MY LETTER TO YOU MOMMA

These are my words, but my brother's heart is with me as I am writing so this is from the both of us.

I wanted to tell you some things I am sure you already know and maybe some things you don't. Mom, I'm so proud of you, the courageousness and strength you have shown throughout your hard life is truly something to marvel at. I can only imagine how hard it must have been. I could try for months even after all that imagination I know it wouldn't even come remotely close. But despite all that hardship you were still able to have a heart full of love. So, sitting beside you now as this hard life begins to release you, I feel that proudness swelling in every part of my heart and soul, it's an amazing feeling Momma. So, in my eyes that is what makes the love you have always shown me and Jesse unmatched.

I will be forever blessed with all the good moments we shared Momma even though I wish we were allowed to have more. In the last few days, we had some of the most amazingly precious moments, nothing was more evident of that than the moments you got to share with little Harley. They were some of the most precious moments I have ever seen. The thing is I was not sure how she was going to be in that setting and seeing you like that, but in all that unsureness I had forgotten one thing Mom, she absolutely loves angels.

I have always felt like I have had an angel on my side, Mom. I don't think I would be here right now if it weren't for that angel. I like to think when I was born somehow through prayer you convinced God to place that angel with me. Over the years I like to think God traded that angel for a new one and gave me Lizzy. So, I'm asking God through prayer to make you his special angel in heaven because to me you are my special angel on earth.

I'm watching you sleep, possibly taking some of your final breaths and wondering what you are seeing?, where are you at?, how old are you there?, am I there? I sure would love to see that dream Momma. Wherever or whenever it is I hope you are happy and are assured that there is nothing to worry about and everything is always going to be ok.

Now as your final heartbeat fades away, I cry in sadness. I am sad because physically I won't be able to have another loving hug or be able to kiss your beautiful face but also, I'm crying in happiness Momma I'm happy that you are free. Free to do anything and be anywhere you want. To see all your grandkids and great grandkids many milestones, to be at all major events in our lives, to go on any vacations we may go, or to simply go home Mom and just be. You can do all those things now without any hesitation or limitations and that's what truly makes me happy.

I love you so much. I will miss you so much but only to a point because I know you will always be with me in my heart and in my soul.

SHAWN

Momma Carol, I can't thank you enough for bringing my Shawn into this world. You always made me smile with your sassy attitude, even in the end you were bossing Shawn around with that same attitude. Making us all smile and laugh. You will be greatly missed by all your grandbabies. I promise to talk of you often, to tell them how much love you had for them and show them your beautiful pictures. You loved me without question when we first met, and I am so thankful for that. I will cherish these past few months that I got to spend extra time with you. You will be forever missed.

Liz

Carol,

What a great sister you were to me. We had a friendship that I will always cherish. You were the sweetest person. Not just to me, but to everyone. I will always remember your sense of humor, your laugh and your beautiful smile.

I wish it could have been different for you in your adult life. It's not fair that you have had to go through so much in your life. I will miss you always.

I am however so excited for you, that you will meet Jesus, you will be free of mental illness and you will be with Mama, Daddy, and Mam-ma. I hope you are dancing in the sky. I hope you are singing in the angel's choir. Everything feels different now in our lives. There is an emptiness in our family since you left. I Love You Carol!

Your sister,

Brenda

My sister Carol is a spiritual inspiration for me. Whenever I needed strength to endure difficult times I would think of her and how she preserved through all of life's difficulties

She loved God, Her family, art, dance and of course her cats. Our family is forever blessed to have her in our hearts. I love you, Carol.

Bobbie