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DESTINEE STEWART Obituary
DESTINEE LaSHAE STEWART October 1, 2003 ~ September 28, 2013
The sudden sounding of the celestial trumpets of our Heavenly Father called his daughter, Destinee LaShae Stewart, home to a peaceful rest on September 28, 2013. Destinee attended Mattaponi Elementary School. Destinee leaves to cherish her memories, parents, George Stewart III and LaKeesha Easton; brother, D'Maurius Easton; half-sister, Diamond Vaughn; grandparents, Derek Juan Easton, Sr., Cynthia Easton, George Stewart II; great-grandparents, Bishop Leon and Vivian Harper, Reba Christine Easton; Aunts and Uncles; great aunts; uncles; first cousins; close father-figure, Brian Edmonds; a host of other relatives and friends. On Friday, October 4, Visitation 9:30 a.m., Service 11 a.m at Philadelphia Open Door church, 3900 James St., Suitland, MD.
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Memories and Condolences
for DESTINEE STEWART
La Toiya Easton
September 26, 2025
My LaShae!! Baby girl, I miss you tremendously. You were such a light and one of a kind....especially with that mouth lol. Me and your mom was just talking about that. And how much your cousin LaNai reminds us of you. You DEFINITELY would have loved her! And you probably wouldn´t have been able to get rid of her. Love you always and you´re always on my mind and my heart!
Aunt Toiya
Dominique
December 31, 2024
Hi Destinee,
It's currently 2:54a & I'm up thinking about you & you're on my mind. Wishing you were here & thriving in life as I knew you would. You would've been 21 this year. I wonder how beautiful of a young lady you would be today. I hope you're up there having a great time. I know you & Granny are having a great time. Give her a kiss for me. I miss you both dearly.
Diamond
September 28, 2024
Another year, and things still isn´t the same without you here.
I love you, and miss you so much.
aniya
September 28, 2023
Hey girl! Today makes 10 years without you. That´s so crazy to say. A whole decade since you´ve been gone, wow. I miss you so much! You´ve been on my mind a lot lately, I guess with your anniversary and birthday coming up i´ve just been reminiscing on the old times. I love you girl
Aniya
October 24, 2022
Des! I miss you so much girllllll. Sometimes i get random flashbacks of times we shared together. I often find myself imagining what life would be like if you were still here. I love you forever :) I got to see you in some videos I´ve never seen before at grandpa harper´s funeral. That made everyone so happy , it was nice seeing your face again. Whenever the family is all together we find ourselves reminiscing on the memories and good times. It feels so good to talk about you and laugh bc you always had us laughing. Luckily my mom still has pictures of you for us to look back on. I love you <3
Aniya
October 19, 2021
I miss you so much. I´m so happy my mom told me about this so I can talk to you all the time. You been on my mind heavy. I wish you were here. I love you
Aniya
October 12, 2021
Hey girl , i´m sorry i´ve never written anything but i´m just now finding out abt this & ever since my mom sent me the link to this page i´ve been wanting to say something but not really knowing what to say. it´s currently 11:53pm and i can´t seem to get you off my mind. i miss you soo much it hurts. i often think about how close we still would be. i would have a best friend that i know would never leave my side. i´m 20 now and you would´ve been 18. we were supposed to grow up together. i miss when you would always come over the house. & all the time we would spend together. i have another little sister , her name is LaNai. you would have loved her. you would have treated her as if she was you own sister. i rlly wished LaNai could´ve met you , cause she would´ve loved you too. all those times down grandma harper house, i won´t forget those. i will never forget you. i promise. i love you destinee lashae <3
La Toiya Easton
September 27, 2021
Destinee´, I miss you so very much. I think of you all the time and wish that you were still here with us. Know that you´re loved and will always be!!!!
Alicia “Leesy” Nick
October 1, 2020
Destinee,
It still seems like a dream. When we received the phone call and rushed to the hospital. I was hoping the news I heard wasn’t true, and that I would soon wake up from this horrible dream. When I realized it was true it was so hard to believe. Destinee, I enjoyed hearing you read the books I gave to you as I watched your face light up with excitement. When I think of you I can still feel the pain of not being able to get one last hug and to say “Goodbye for now.” I miss you so much!!! Love, Aunt Leesy
P.S. Happy Birthday!! Enjoy your BIG party!
October 1, 2020
September 28, 2020
Destinee, It's been some very lonely times without you these last 7 years.
The shopping, phones calls, secrets and that special bond we shared. I loved you so much, but God loved you more. You will always have a special place in my heart! Miss You so much!
Love You,
Grandma Cynthia Easton
Keesha
September 27, 2020
Puddah I can’t believe that tomorrow will be 7 years since you’ve been gone. It seems like only yesterday that you left me. I miss you sooo much and there’s so much I want to tell you because by now you would be so grown. Every day I pray for strength to keep going until we meet again because there are days when I just don’t feel like I can. When you left me you took a chunk of my heart with you and that void will never be filled. Daddy and D’Maurius misses you too. Oh how I wish I could get a big hug from you and smother your face with kisses like I used to. I know that your resting in Jesus and that’s part of my comfort in knowing that. I love you with everything in me and looking forward to seeing you again!!
Love, Mommy ❤❤❤❤❤
Bowling Family
October 10, 2019
Hi Destinee, its hard to believe you have been gone so long. I am still at a loss for words. I often think of you and your cousins will bring up old stories about you all and pop-pop. Just know we have not forgotten you !!
Wanda Bailey
September 27, 2019
Hi Destinee! Its hard to believe it has been 6 years since your passing. On Oct 1 you would have been celebrating your 16th birthday here on earth but in heaven birthdays don't count because you will live eternally there. We have not forgotten you and never will! Yes we suffered you to go unto Jesus, but we know you're in the safest place and the most loving arms. One day soon we'll see you again!!! Love you more, Aunt Wanda
Gertrude Hawkins
November 2, 2013
I know Heaven has welcomed you with your radiant smile. Earth's loss is Heaven's gain. Miss you much.
Teresina Chin
November 1, 2013
I was devastated when I heard the news. Our prayers are with your family. It was great having you come and play with my daughter, Tamara. I know you are resting in the hands of the Lord.
The Chin Family
Bernice Norris
October 31, 2013
Dear LaKeesha and D'Maurius,
You are daily in my heart and prayers. May God be your refuge, strength and your help during this very difficult and sorrowful time. God is working his plan, so just know that you can trust His heart even though you can't possibly understand His taking Destinee. She was a special gift to you and you have good memories of the things you shared, may they forever bless your heart.
Much love,
Aunt Bernice and Uncle Bob
Wanda Bailey
October 31, 2013
Wow Destinee, you were here and then you were gone. I miss you soooo much!!! Not sure what I'll do when we're roasting marshmallows and I look around and don't see you! You had so much energy and was just delightful when you were around. You enjoyed doing things that were a lot of fun. I'm so glad you're with our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus, and I take great comfort in knowing that I will see you again! Luv you more, Aunt Wanda
Keesha
October 15, 2013
Destinee my puddah mommy loves and misses you so much!!! I guess GOD needed you more than I did but not a day goes by that I can't stop thinking about your smile, your laugh and you asking me to bring you home some sun flower seeds or beef jerky. I just wish I could hold you, kiss you, and never let you go. You have left me in so much pain and my heart aches for you. But I know that I will see you again some day. Until then I know that you are in good hands with the lord and I'm praying for strength and healing from all of this. D'Maurius misses you and you will forever be in our hearts.
I love you!!!
Love Always, Mommy
Andre Bailey
October 14, 2013
It seems like only yesterday, you were in my arms, an Angel from Heaven, to our family you belonged. Those precious moments God allowed us to share, will always be in my heart, were you will always live. You brought so much Love into our lives, you are the one we adored. Even though God, called you home in our Hearts you will forever live on.
You are certainly my shining star, from day to dawn, from dust to night, I'll always find you because you are the star that shines so bright.
Love You,
André Bailey
October 14, 2013
Destinee I love you, Aunt Mikeya
Tiffany Fells
October 11, 2013
To the mother:
I'm in tears! The lost of a child just breaks my heart into pieces. I don't know words to say at this time that could begin to ease your heartache... However, to you: the God that we serve is a healer, a Devine conqueror, a peacemaker, a light in the dark, and the beginning and the end! Please find space in your heart to give thanks for Destinee's life... God gave her to you for a very specific reason and special Season of life. Let the memories of Destinee's smile, laugher, and god times bring you the peace in this. An one day smile again because she has become a angel for you...When people have long forgotten and the words of comfort stop coming. Destinee will be there in heaven looking down upon you to pick you up with a whisper of love!
I ask Jesus to blessed now over this family, I ask lord that you give them strength when they are truly weak, I ask lord for peace with the family, and last I asked for continue faith you in God when the question of why arises...! In your holly name Jesus Amen
Love you & praying for the family,
LaShawn Scroggins
October 8, 2013
Sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. May God bless you and your family with serenity and peace knowing that she is in His care.
sierra malloy
October 7, 2013
God bless you baby girl
Sierra Malloy
October 7, 2013
Hey Destinee this is Sierra from the graduating class last year i just wish you were her lord bless you in heaven i just want to break lose crying right know Kristian F will miss you to God Bless You love you i wish you we her and in perfect condintion
Sierra Malloy
October 7, 2013
Rest in peace destinee from Sierra i graduated last year i always remembered you because you always would say hi to me and i would give you a hug hope you have great time in heaven i wish you were still here God Bless You. Kristian will miss you to i wish you would come back it was almost your birthday.
La Toiya Easton
October 7, 2013
LaShae, I will ALWAYS love you and you are truly missed. Rest in peace with Jesus; you deserve it. I will miss your smile, your laugh and your pretty face. XOXO
Love you Aunt Toiya
Pat Perry
October 7, 2013
"Rest in peace little angel". Family, so sorry for your loss.
October 6, 2013
Love you so much, Destinee. Love Aunt Leese (Lisa).
October 5, 2013
I did not know Destinee, but heard about her passing from my niece, Sonya Day. Her daughter Chelsea was a classmate of Destinee. I pray for comfort and peace for you and your entire family. May God Bless each and every one of you.
Joyce Stringfellow
Shakil Kanfor
October 4, 2013
I,Shakil,hope Destinee is safe up in heaven.May god bless her for I was her classmate.
October 4, 2013
Have a great time in heaven Destinee! Love kacey-ann Henderson.
jasmine edwards
October 3, 2013
Taken too soon. RIP young angel Happy belated birthday. May GOD watch over your family through these hard times.
MILTON HARRISON
October 3, 2013
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
CO-WORKER
Monique Byas
October 3, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Classmate Erin Brown
October 3, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss. I will miss Destinee.
YVONNE MALLOY
October 3, 2013
"SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF "DESTINEE's PASSING BUT "WE KNOW", SHE IS NOW PRESENT WITH THE LORD"!!!!! "LIFTING YOU ALL UP IN PRAYER, LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH, COUSIN YVONNE MALLOY & FAMILY!!!!
Brenda Millard
October 3, 2013
May God bless the family of Destinee. I am the grandmother of Morgan Bailey and it has affected our family deeply.
Daria Bailey
October 3, 2013
Extending my deepest sympathy to the entire family.
La Shawn Powell
October 3, 2013
Prayer's going out to this little angel that was called home. May the God of peace ease your loved ones heartache and comfort them in this time. I pray that this amongst other things collectively bring you together as a family. love each other and encourage one another daily, for tomorrow is not promised. Gone to her final resting place, but never to be forgotten.
Donna Jacobs
October 3, 2013
I did not know Destinee very well but was sad to hear the news. I would like to wish her happy belated birthday. Will miss seeing her in hall and at lunch. From Melvin Jacobs, 6th grade
I am sorry to hear of your loss. It always hurts me to the core when a young bright child leaves us too soon. Praying for you and your family. Mom of Melvin Jacobs
Takita Ashton
October 3, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Rest easy baby girl!!! YOUR MATTAPONI FAMILY MISSES AND LOVE YOU FOREVER AND ALWAYS!!!
October 3, 2013
May God keep you and your family in His loving arms.
Marshell V. Davis
Bob Credle
October 3, 2013
Our brother, your loss is our loss. Your pain, is our pain. May God sustain you, and your family throughout this ordeal. John F. Cook No.10, F.&A.M., P.H.A.
October 3, 2013
My prayers are with you and your family. I pray for your strength and comfort.
Your co-worker,
Monique Miles-Jackson
MARYANN TOLBERT
October 3, 2013
Our sympathy is extended to you for the loss of Destinee, your daughter and granddaughter. My granddaughter, Briana Washington was one of her classmates and enjoyed playing with her at recess. Briana will be singing in the children's choir at her homegoing service. May God give you peace in your time of sorrow.
Debbie W.
October 3, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family LaKeesha. When a child is taken home to be with the Lord it is hard for us to understand. Destinee was needed for something much bigger than we can comprehend right now.
October 3, 2013
We took for granted, what we thought we would never lose. Because we never thought it would happen, until we heard the dreaded news.
Saying goodbye is never easy, It's the hardest thing to do. But what hurts us even more, Is not the chance to say it to you.
We love you Destinee and will always keep you in our hearts.
Love Always DJ/Danita/Dyana and Devin
Victoria and Samuel Owusu
October 3, 2013
Our condolences goes out to the family of Destinee Stewart. It saddens my son and our whole family to hear of your beloved loss. Our son Bryce, was in the fourth grade with her, and talks about her all the time. They rode the school bus together, he misses her, We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers
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