Virginia Nell Sullivan

Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia "Nell" (Steele) Sullivan, aged 88, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at Merrick Drive Church of Christ, with Jeff Jones officiating and Willie Sanchez assisting. Interment will follow at Hewitt Cemetery. Services are under the care and direction of Alexander Gray Funeral Home in Wilson.

Nell was born on November 30, 1937, in Orr, Oklahoma, to George Washington Steele and Anna Vera (Roberts) Steele. She passed away peacefully at her home in Ardmore, OK, on November 11, 2026.

Raised in Wilson, Nell pursued her education there before attending beauty school in Duncan, Ok, where she earned her cosmetology license alongside her sister in law Roxie. She married Marvin Lloyd Sullivan on July 27, 1954, in Ardmore. Nell enjoyed a fulfilling career as a hairdresser, even working in Houston for a time, where she had the privilege of being Marilyn Lovell's hairdresser. Passionate about her hobbies, she spent 35 years engaged in China painting and was deeply involved with her church.  Prior to moving to Ardmore she was a member of Westside Church of Christ in Norman OK where she was very involved in her Ladies Bible Class.

Nell was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Marvin Lloyd Sullivan, her siblings Geroge Ann Allen, Marion "Red" Steele, June Stearns, Paul David Steele, Danny Steele, and her great-granddaughter Toby Elizabeth.

She is survived by her children Linda Sue Sullivan of Ardmore, Jo Nell (Sullivan) Patrick of Wagoner, and Lloyd Dean Sullivan of Ardmore. Her legacy includes grandchildren Ashley Anne Mullins (spouse Jeff) and their children Jaxon, Bryce, and Colton of Wagoner; Emily Jo Patrick (spouse Shuana) and their children Preston, Payton, Piper, and Paige of Coweta; Amanda Michelle Hill (spouse Ed) and their children Tyler and Remy of Broken Arrow; Erin Elizabeth Self (spouse Dalton) and their son Nolan of Wagoner; Dillon Sullivan and his children Lyric and Addison of Lone Grove. She is also survived by her siblings Charlie Steele and Mary Ann Steele, along with numerous other family members and friends.

Pallbearers will include Dean Sullivan, Mike Steele, David Steele, Scott Sullivan, Bradley Sullivan, and Daryl Steele.

Visitation will take place from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday at Alexander Gray Funeral Home in Wilson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tipton Children's Home at 1000 N Broadway Ave, Tipton, OK 73570. Condolences and memories can be shared at www.alexandergrayfh.com.