JOAN BLEDSOE STEWARD

STEWARD, JOAN BLEDSOE, of Ocoee, born January 12, 1932, died May 17, 2011 of complications of pneumonia. She was born at St. Anne's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. She moved to Central Florida at the age of 9 months. She attended Hillcrest Elementary School, and graduated from Winter Park High School in 1950. Joan furthered her education by attending Florida Southern College, and received her Master's Degree from Stetson University. She was an educator, dear sister, and mother. She taught school in Orange County for 22 years, having taught at Killarny, Lakemont, Park Avenue , and Dillard Street Elementary Schools. She was active with the First United Methodist Church of Winter Park and St. Luke's United Methodist Church. She was an active member of Loch Haven Art Center's Council of 101, being president for a short time. She was a Real-Estate Broker-Salesman with Don Saunders Realtor,Inc. for eight years. She loved to travel with her family and friend's through most of the United States , and made several trips to Europe. In 1962, Joan married Harrison B. Steward III. They had two sons Harrison B. Steward IV( of Windermere), and John Clay Steward (of Winter Garden) . She had seven grandchildren; Kaitlyn, Harrison V,
Savannah, Donald, Michael, John Clay and Abbigail. She loved spending time with her family, and photographing her memories. She was proceeded in death by her husband and parents John D. and Georgia Bledsoe , and her brother David. She is survived by both of her sons, the seven grandchildren, her brother Tom Bledsoe and wife Carol; sister-in-law Sue Steward; and David, Stacey, Emily, Georgia, and Carter Bledsoe; Steven
Steward and Betsy Eveland and family; and many dear friends. Joan loved her family, her friends, and her Lord. God is good! The Memorial Service will be held on Friday May 20 at 6 p.m. at Carey Hand Cox- Parker Funeral Home at 1350 West Fairbanks Avenue in Winter Park. The Funeral service will be held on Saturday May 21, 2011 at 10 a.m. at The First United Methodist Church of Winter Park, at 125 North Interlachen Avenue, in Winter Park. In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to the Florida Hospital Foundation in her name.