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Marva Stewart Obituary
Augusta, GA—Ms. Marva Stewart entered into rest on July 23, 2019. She was a beloved English professor at Paine College and had been listed as a noteworthy educator by Marquis CD. After graduating from Lucy Laney High School in 1970, she earned a Bachelor in English degree from Paine College,1974 and a Master of Arts in English from Atlanta University,1978. She was a member of the National Council of Teachers of English, College Language Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society. As a writer, she was an editor with Metro Courier, and was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church. Ms. Stewart will be truly missed by her loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held on Monday, July 29, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Gilbert Lambert Chapel, Paine College with Rev. Augusta Hall officiating. Burial will be at Lovett Hill St. James Baptist Church Cemetery, Screven County. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 6 to 7 p.m.
Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, GA
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The Augusta Chronicle - 07/28/2019
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Memories and Condolences
for Marva Stewart
Isaiah Selman
July 20, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Deyonne Smith
January 28, 2020
We are cousins from Detroit that just found out today Marva passed and are devastated. Her Mother and ours were first cousins.
Theresa Certain
November 22, 2019
The family are in my prayers. Ms Stewart was a great teacher. She really was one of a kind. R.I.P.
Sheila Brown
September 2, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Therese Griffin
August 3, 2019
My condolences to the family. Marva was a caring, compassionate person and a dedicated educator. She touched so many lives, and I am grateful to have known her.
Makresha Mcfashion
August 3, 2019
It is my Honor to say " Your Name will forever fall from my lips as a profound voice in literature and a worthy noted Ancestor!" Thank You for teaching me to dig deeper.
Waltena Robinson
August 2, 2019
Sorry to hear the loss of your cousin my she rest in peace deepest condolences to the family
Christine Crockett
July 30, 2019
Marva was truly a refined and dignified gentlewoman whose life was not lived in vain. Her calm, humble, unassuming demeanor belied the tenacity of the teacher who fervently challenged others to move beyond mediocrity to greatness. During our many years on the faculty at Paine College, she never hesitated to serve as mentor, consultant, or advisor whenever I needed her expertise or assistance with projects or programs. Marva Stewart will rest in peace because she served her purpose with a passion on this earth, and thus, earned a prime spot in Heaven's Hall of Fame.
Tamala P. Brown
July 29, 2019
Ms.Marva was truly a blessing! She always had a kind word of encouragement everyday as we worked together at Paine! My children and I loved her and our lives were made all the better because of her kind spirit and words of praise! She was loved by all and will truly be missed!
Eleanor Blount
July 29, 2019
Once Marva befriended you, she loved you forever. I count it my good fortune to have been on the receiving end of her genuine interest from our teen school days through recent years when we collaborated as HBCU English professors.
Roxie Stokes(Paine College, Class of 86)
July 28, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal.
ALICE Germany
July 28, 2019
Wonderful person a. Gentle Soul She will be greatly missed Heaven has gained another Rose
Classmate. ALICE GERMANY LCL 1970
ARNOLD TOMPKINS
July 28, 2019
I MET MARVA AT A YOUNG AGE WHEN WE WERE GROWING UP AT BETHEL A.M.E CHURCH. WE BECAME GREAT FRIENDS WHICH LASTED OVER 45 YEARS. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP HER IN HIS HEAVENLY HANDS.
Gaston Toland
July 27, 2019
She was the best !!! May God continue to rest her soul love you Stew .
Antoinette Harris (Dawkins)
July 27, 2019
You will be truly miss. You always encourage me to give it my best as a student at Paine and a employee there.
Peicie D Benjamin
July 27, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful cousin. We will love you and miss you always.
Sandra Mosley-Riley
July 26, 2019
May you have memories to comfort you in your time of need. Praying for the family .
Tru Hines
July 26, 2019
Prof. Stewart was one of my all time favorite teachers. She made learning English fun and interesting. She was able to draw out even the most uninterested student engaged in the lesson. She is one of the reasons I became a teacher myself. She will be sorely missed.
Alice M. Simpkins
July 26, 2019
Marva was a wonderful asset to the Paine College family. I thank her for all that she did for the students, faculty, and staff and really appreciated having her as my coworker. I loved her as a friend, and I miss her very much! R.I.P.
Renee Wilkins Boatwright
July 26, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Neina Thompson
July 26, 2019
I would like to extend my sincere sympathy to Marva's family. It was my privilege to know Marva as a member of the Paine faculty, and more recently to be part of the Paine Retiree Luncheon group which Marva coordinated. It is a total shock to learn of her passing. She will be missed.
Tanya Redic
July 26, 2019
Ms. Stewart was a woman of great character and dignity. She always smiled when she saw her students. She was an amazing woman who encouraged, motivated , and had a desire for education. May her legacy live on through the many lives she touched.
Yolanda Thomas
July 26, 2019
My condolences to the family. Ms. Stewart was a wonderful teacher and I admired her so much. Because she cared so much is the reason why she left an impression on so many that went to Paine College. She will truly be missed! Rest On Ms. Stewart!
Tiffany Avery-Love
July 26, 2019
To the family of Ms. Stewart, we offer our deepest condolences! We love you Ms. Stewart, you will be truly missed. Forever in our hearts! ❤
Jackie Young
July 26, 2019
May God bless Soror Stewarts family and friends during this difficult time.
Carlene Davis
July 25, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person who was also my Soror. You will be missed dearly professor. Sleep on and take your rest. We love you, but Jesus loves you best!
Bernard McCauley
July 25, 2019
We are really going to miss this sweet lady. She had a joy about herself. She was truly dedicated to her beloved Bethel AME and Paine College. May The Good Lord Bless her family in this time of loss.
Randy Gunter
July 25, 2019
To the Stewart Family:
May you find peace and solace as you attend to Marva's homegoing. She was such a dynamic teacher, advocate, writer, photographer, leader and friend. Her quiet and calm demeanor was reassuring. She carried herself as a noble lady with such pride, dignity and determination. She was an intellectual, curious about the world, but grounded in her faith and social affiliations. We were fast friends in high school and maintained periodic contact throughout the years. I will remember her writing for the Augusta Metro Courier as well as her photographic contributions. Also, I know that she impacted hundreds of students during her tenure at Paine College.
Rest assured that she has earned her heavenly wings and now resides in the celestial realm with her beloved family and friends. "Weep May Endure For A Night, But JOY Comes In The Morning"
Peace and Blessings: Randy Gunter, Ph.D.
Lucy C. Laney Class of 1970
Dr. Bill Candley (Gloria)
July 25, 2019
It was my delight to have met Marva as a student during my tenure at Paine College during the early 70s. She was an excellent student in both classroom and decorum. I morn her passing. My sympathy to the Stewart family.
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