STEWART Rosalyn Murrah, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Friday, October 5, 2012. Born in 1918 she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Massie Murrah and was raised on a farm in Campbellsville, KY. She attended Campbellsville College and graduated from the University of Kentucky, where she met and married Howard Cooke Stewart. They lived in Hindman, KY before moving to Lexington. Rosalyn taught in the Taylor County and Knott County School Systems prior to moving to Lexington. She taught first grade at Maxwell Elementary School for 22 years. She was a member of the Homemakers Society and the Retired Teachers Association and was an avid embroiderer throughout her life. She and Howard loved to travel. They were proud to say they had visited all 50 states as well as Asia, Europe and South America. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Howard; and her son Donald. She is survived by her son Jack (Shari) and her grandchildren, Lindsey (Zach) McClave, William, Allison, Donald (Pattie), Amy (Mike) Crowe, Matt (Jennifer) and great grandchildren, Aubrey, Samantha, Conner and Jacob. Funeral services will be at 2pm Monday, October 8, 2012 at Park United Methodist Church by Rev. Mike Allen and Rev. Jerry Beck. Visitation will be from 12:30-2pm Monday at the church. Burial will follow at the Lexington Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home and Mayfair Village for the loving care she received. Contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504.
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Jack & Family,
Truly sorry to hear about the lose of your Mother. As a kid growing up on Providence Road Mrs. Stewart was always a kind and fun
loving lady treating all kids like they were her own. Will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Your friend,
Dave Gettler
Dave Gettler
October 19, 2012
Mrs, Stewart was my brothers first grade teacher she visited Maxwell several years ago when we had reunion i talked to her then.She will be greatly missed
Judy Naylor
October 8, 2012
Mrs. Stewart was my brothers first grade teacher she was a great teacher.She came to the reunion at Maxwell several years ago I talked to her then.She will be greatly missed.
October 8, 2012
Mrs Stewart was my first grade teacher.She was a nice lady and a great teacher. My condolences to the family.
October 8, 2012
Sorry to hear about your family's loss. I still remember going to the faculty club on Sundays with your parents Jack. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Andy Critchfield
Andrew Critchfield
October 8, 2012
I worked with Rose At Maxwell. I know you have many beautiful memories of this lovely lady.
Mada Barnes
October 7, 2012
So very sorry to hear of Uncle Rose's passing. She was amazing individual and will be missed. Love you all.
Crystal Stewart
October 7, 2012
So sorry for your loss. I had Mrs. Stewart in first grade at Maxwell and she was such a sweet lady. She had definitely chosen the right career for her life's work.
Kim Ashcraft
October 7, 2012
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