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Dolores Irene (Zitz) Steelman

June 15, 1949 ~ February 10, 2026 (age 76) 76 Years Old

Dolores Steelman Obituary

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Mrs. Dolores Zitz Steelman, age 76, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. 

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Michael Brinegar officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM prior to the service at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. 

Dolores was born June 15, 1949, in Monroe County, NY to John Edward and Betty Nicholson Zitz. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother; John Edward Zitz. 

She is survived by the love of her life; Johnny Bruce Steelman, two daughters; Sandra Bowman (Keith) of Holley, NY, Catherine Lawriw of Macedon, NY, two step-daughters; Monica Atkins (Michael) of Hamptonville, Nella Trivette (Jason) of Harmony, sister; Kathryn Boldger (Tom) of Irondequoit, NY, brother Frank Zitz (Robin) of Avon, NY, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. 

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the Donor’s Choice. 

Online condolences may be made to www.reinssturdivant.com.

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Services

Visitation
Tuesday
February 17, 2026

12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home
270 Armory Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

Funeral Service
Tuesday
February 17, 2026

2:00 PM
Reins-Sturdivant Chapel
270 Armory Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

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Interment following service
Tuesday
February 17, 2026

Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery
1298 Antioch Church Road
Wilkesboro, NC 28697

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