Lenora Steinkamp
Sep 4, 1949 - Sep 17th, 2021- Birth Date: Sep 4, 1949
- Death Date: Sep 17, 2021
- Funeral Date: Sep 24, 2021, 10:00 am
- Location: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
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Biography: Lenora Hinson Blaylock Steinkamp was born on September 4, 1949. She died on September 17, 2021. She graduated from Hall High School. Lenora had a BA from UALR where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and a master’s from the University of Central Arkansas. She was the demonstration teacher when kindergarten education began in the Little Rock School District. She taught for over thirty years in Little Rock and in Washington D. C. Lenora calculated she taught over six hundred children and tied over 10,000 shoelaces. She had a highly regarded catering business and did food styling for commercial photography. Lenora and her second husband, Richard Berry Steinkamp, moved to Washington D. C. with the Clinton administration. Lenora continued teaching and had a successful career in real estate. They retired to Little Rock.
Lenora was on the vestry of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral where she served as Stewardship chair. A member of the Mount Holly Cemetery Board and the Aesthetic Club, she also found time for her book club and was active in historic preservation in the Quapaw Quarter. She and Richard traveled extensively. She was an accomplished painter in watercolor and oils. More than anything Lenora loved hosting exquisite dinner parties surrounded by her loving friends.
She is predeceased by her first husband, Wallace David Blaylock, her parents, Oren and Carlene Hinson, and her sister Barbara Brickey. She is survived by husband, Richard Steinkamp, sons Jordan David (Sarah) and Zachary Wallace (Chelsea) Blaylock, and her sister Sherry Brickey. Other survivors are two stepdaughters Alison (Kevin) Welch and their children Sophie and Benjamin and Kristin Shivley (Sean) and her four sons.
Funeral service will be at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021 followed by a reception in Morrison Hall and private family interment at Mount Holly Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Mount Holly Cemetery Association, P. O. Box 250118, Little Rock, AR 72225.
I am so sorry to hear about Lenora. She was so full of grace, style, and humor and could handle any situation with poise. I know you’ll miss her greatly. You and your family are in my thoughts. Take care.
MY neighbor - Michael Walls - in NLR, used to sing sweet stories about his special pal, Lenora allllllllllllllllllll the time. They had many treasure hunting trips to Memphis, that proved to be mini-sojourns of laughter and pure fun. Michael had to have been the head of her Fan Club! This darling woman was a Southern Lady in the finest traditions -- share'n her multiple talents, she spread joy and wisdom and left behind a legacy that will be remembered long into many tomorrows. May all who loved and admired Lenora be blessed with Peace and Understanding.
tomorrows. I extned to all, my sincerest sympathies.
June and I are so sorry to hear of Lenora's death. She was a beautiful, intelligent and very talented individual and she will be missed by all who knew her. May she Rest in Peace.
Our prayers and deepest sympathy go out to you and your family.
Dr. H. F. "Bunny" and June Brown
We are so sorry for your loss, and trust that you’ll find comfort and solace in your memories of a life shared with Lenora.
Thinking of you,
Yvonne & Pasha
Annette Williams, Kappa Kappa Gamma Member LRU
Love leaves a memory that no one can steal.
Lenora, thanks for all the childhood memories.
Love, Peace and Prayers to Lenora, her family and friends!!!
Dr and I are devastated to learn about Lenora's passing. We are holding you all and and all who loved her in our hearts. It is hard to immagine a world without Lenora, so I will keep her living in my heart for the rest of my life. Know that you are loved and we would be there if we were not in lockdown and allowed to travel here in Australia. May She Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory. Much love, Michael and Jim.
We are saddened at the news of Lenora's passing. Our three children were lucky enough to have her as their kindergarten teacher at John Eaton. They loved her and she clearly loved them and all her students. I will forever think of her tap dancing to "Robin in the Rain" at the school talent shows. What a great fun-loving teacher she was!
Annette and Michael Fekete