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Mary Stewart Obituary
Born Nov. 6, 1915, in Bowling Green, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Lorenzo A. and Nettie Ozella (Atwell) Tucker.
Mary was a people-person who enjoyed being involved and touching others through kindness. Recently a little girl with leukemia captured Mary's heart, and the two of them journeyed together with love and compassion. Their relationship was absolutely beautiful and truly beneficial to each other.
Mary will be fondly remembered by her family and the caregivers at Ritter's. She will be missed, but we look forward in being reunited because of the hope we have in Jesus Christ. She professed Jesus as her Lord and Savior early in life.
She is survived by her daughter, Joann Gonzalez; grandchildren, Vicky (Dennis) Ramey, Rosemary Gilreath, Cindy, Manual and Michael Gonzalez, Dale Chapton and Lori (Matthew) Ritter; along with her extended family at Ritter's.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Stewart; and a son, George Greenwood.
Funeral services will be held at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at 6 p.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Michael Dunckley will officiate. Following cremation, burial will take place at the Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton.
Arrangements were made with the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home; www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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Cindy Gonzalez
September 9, 2008
An article I wrote for a local publication in memory of grandma!
“To Hell in a hand basket”
As I thoroughly enjoy residing on the beach in a tropical paradise I remember one of my grandma’s favorite sayings “This world is going to hell in a hand basket”. Now, while always knowing about the destination, I never really knew what a hand basket actually was. I always pictured a small Easter basket. So, why was the Easter bunny so bent on seeing us in “H E double toothpicks”? Is it because of all the candy in an Easter basket would rot my teeth and therefore be my vehicle for travel to such a frightful place? My grandma was not always negative person by nature, and it’s obvious she had some insight to bad things happening to good people. Grandma however, speaking words of doom did not dim my world. There were too may fun memories of being in her presence. From the homemade peanut butter potato candy always found in those tins on the stairway to the attic, the red & white polka dot blanket that grandma called “the palate” where we ate buttered popcorn and drank RC cola from those familiar colored plastic cups to the large cans of Better Made potato chips that seemed like a never ending supply. There were many trips to grandma & grandpa’s house; close enough to walk to and in those days it was safe. I remember the comfort of her arms when I needed love & affection, and would occasionally heed the call “don’t make me take my shoe off” to avoid the swat on the behind with her shoe for discipline, also safe to do back then. Living in a world of constant change may be what grandma viewed as the avenue to destruction but, as we all know change is inevitable and many times for the good. It is apparent that we need change to survive, I only hope & pray that the mysterious hand basket doesn’t scoop me up, and deliver me to evil but, to the pearly gates where my grandma awaits me with open arms. Although I don’t call a toilet a ‘commode’ and I eat dinner instead of ‘supper’ I will forever admire my grandma’s words and her southern style. As I reached adulthood I realized the world, very well could ‘go to hell in a hand basket’ however, without getting political. I will live my life loving it as much as I can and protect my well being by having faith in the people who love me and the people whom I love dearly. I know many people can relate to these few antidotes about my grandma and remember many of their own family tales. So until I ascertain what a hand basket is I will keep my hopes high and my heart full. In loving memory of my dear grandma Mary Stewart!
All my love,
Cindy May
lori ann Ritter
September 9, 2008
I was at Grandmas apartment one day fixing her pills and getting groceries for her.I sat down to take a break and visit with her and the phone rang.She answered it and said Oh I can hear good today and hung up.I asked her who it was and she said wrong number.Okay now obviously I know better than that but I let it go.Later on the doctors office calls and says Grandma had made an appointment to have her ears cleaned and after repeating her conversation from the "wrong number" what is going on? I explained that she had forgotten and from now on I would bring her into the office for any appointments.She was so independant-I tried very hard to keep it that way for her-but she sure kept me busy.
Joann Luginbill
September 6, 2008
I had the great opportunity to care for Mary for a year. She had a most wonderful loving soul, kind spirit and unique wisdom about her. Her love for God and her family was astounding. She will remain in my heart forever.
Peace in Gods Love, Joann Luginbill
Walt & Linda Hart
September 5, 2008
We'll always have in our hearts the many fond memories and special friendship we've had with Mary for the past 13 years. We'll remember her faith in God and her 'spirited'
attitude to go on in life no matter what the circumstance. She had a
genuine concern for her family and friends and was a loving example to others. We'll say good-bye---for now--until we meet again in that
Glorious Land with our beloved Savior!! The Lord be with each of you!
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