Sandra Joyce Steele, 60, of Auburn passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hollis and Emma E. Sheppard. She is survived by: her husband, Robert Steele of Auburn; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Frank Denlinger of Auburn; brothers, Steve Sheppard of Huntsville, AL and David Sheppard of Lemon Tree Passage, Australia; sister, Jeanie Keeler of Lawrenceville; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday, January 12 from 1 – 5 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home. There will be no services.Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.