Born September 29, 1939 in Kingman, Kansas and died December 21, 2022 in Wichita, Kansas. She was the oldest daughter of Joe and Bertha (Werner) Jarmer.

Virginia grew up in Zenda, Kansas, graduating from Zenda High School as Valedictorian and then attending Sacred Heart College in Wichita. In 1960, she married Jack Glenn Steele.

Throughout her life, Virginia was known for her enthusiasm, kind heart, strength of her convictions and love of her family. She enjoyed conversation, gardening, sewing and loud organ music. Virginia served as a La Leche League Leader for more than 50 years and designed the E-Z Baby Tote, a popular infant carrier. Starting in 1977, she worked alongside Jack at Mail Marketing Plus, Inc., a family business that became a national direct marketing company for almost 40 years.

Preceded in death by her parents and sister, Lu Ann Pankratz. Survived by husband, children: Linda (Mike) Thom, Janet (Dwain) Parker, Eric Steele, Valerie (Michael) Ma, Sarah (Jason) Steele; grandchildren:  Alaina, Nathan (Haleigh), Joseph, Ella, Trent, Garrett, Alexandra, Harrison, Sam, Maleiha, Madeleine, Amani; step-grandchildren: Malissa, Matthew; great-grandchildren: Mia, Jade, Ariana, Ronan, Charlotte, Palmer; sister: Jo Zane.

Rosary will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 9:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 124 N Roosevelt, Wichita, KS. Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Ascension Cemetery, 7200 E 45 ^th St N, Bel Aire, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Kansans for Life, 3301 W. 13 ^th St., Wichita 67203 or A Better Choice, 3007 E. Central, Wichita 67214 would be appreciated.