Steve Edwin Hope

Mr. Steven Edwin Hope, age 70, of Lexington, MS passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 11am in Liberty Hill Cemetery. Rainsville Funeral Home, Inc. directing. www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com. Steve was a man who loved deeply and lived simply but fully. Nothing meant more to him than his family, especially his three daughters – his “three girls.” They were the pride of his life, the joy of his heart, and he never missed a chance to tell anyone how blessed he felt to be their dad. Later in life, his grandbabies brought a new kind of light to his days and gave him yet another generation to dote on. For 38 years, he shared a beautiful life with his wife Shan, his soulmate and steadfast companion. Together they built a home filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion. She was his best friend, his partner in every adventure, and the one he loved traveling the long roads of life with – whether they were exploring new places or simply enjoying the comfort of being side by side. He found joy in the quiet things – a good book, an early morning with a hot cup of coffee, and his routine of journaling about his days. His home was his pride; he poured his heart into the land, tending it and landscaping it until it looked like a place out of a state park. More than anything, he loved his Lord and Savior, whose presence guided his life and gave him peace. He will be remembered for the tenderness of his heart, the steadiness of his hands, and the deep love he held for his wife, his three girls, his grandbabies, and the place he called home. Survivors Wife: Shan Sollie Hope of Lexington, MS Daughters: Sydney Ozier and husband Philip of Madison, MS Sena Neihaus and husband Will of Madison, MS Selby Pate and husband Austin of Lexington, MS Brothers: Roger Hope and wife Barbara of Fort Payne, AL Chris Hope and wife Sandrine of Clarksville, TN Sisters: Judy Millican and husband James of Fort Payne, AL Jeanette Williams and husband Rodney of Rainsville, AL Debbie Murphree and husband Ken of Collinsville, AL Freeda Sparks and husband Mike of Henagar, AL Kathy Hope of Fort Payne, AL Rhonda Whidbee and husband John of Fort Payne, AL 6 Grandchildren: Charlotte, Owen & Graham Ozier Letty & Lucy Neihaus Romee Pate Preceded in Death J.C. Hope, Clyde Hope & Lora Hope In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to one of the following: •In His Steps Ministries: https://inhissteps.org/give/ •Center for Pregnancy Choices Metro: https://cpcmetro.org/give/

Steve Edwin Hope

November 21, 1955 - November 29, 2025