Reva Jean Stewart

Reva Jean Stewart obituary

Reva Jean Stewart

Reva Stewart Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Powell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Searcy on Sep. 26, 2025.

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Reva Jean Stewart, 82, of Pangburn went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Reva was born in Searcy, Arkansas to Rufus and Reva Nell Williams. Reva received a degree in nursing from Batesville and worked at Whittaker Furniture until her retirement. She married Frank Stewart of Pangburn, and, with him, had two children. She was a faithful pastor's wife for 34 years. Reva loved gardening, sewing, and making bread. She especially loved spending time with her dog, Lucy, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church in Letona and had a deep love of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Reva is preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Reva Nell Williams, her husband, Frank Stewart, and stepson Tommy Crawford of Judsonia.. She is survived by her daughter, Carla Thorn (Darrell), son Kelly Stewart (Amy), grandchildren Will Wortham (Brenda), Dr. Tabitha Fossen (Justin), Jeremiah Stewart, Maggie Watson (Shawn), four great-grandchildren, numerous stepchildren, step-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held for Reva at Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church in Letona on Sunday, September 28th at 2:00 P.M. Interment will follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Letona. Reva will be loved and remembered by all who knew her for her wonderful personality and love, both for her family and her Lord. Reva's prayer is that all who know her will come to know her Lord and Savior

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