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Thelma Stewart Obituary

Ms. Thelma Stewart, 74, of Norwalk, passed away Thursday at Westport Nursing Home. She was born in Orangeburg, SC on October 4, 1935 to the late David and Amanda Stewart. She had been a resident of Norwalk for over 55 years.

Ms. Stewart is survived by a son, Dennis (Marilyn) Stewart of Bridgeport; two sisters Eva Mae Stewart and Ernestine Armstead both of Norwalk; two daughter-in-laws, Deborah Stewart of West Haven and Diane Stewart of Bridgeport; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sons, Jackie Stewart and Richard Stewart; a daughter, Deborah Stewart; and two brothers, Willie Stewart and David Stewart.

Services will be held Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Bethel AME Church, 19 Academy Street. Norwalk. Friends may call from 10 AM until time of service at 12:00 noon. Arrangements entrusted to Baker Funeral Services, 84 South Main Street, Norwalk. www.bakerfuneralservices.com.

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Published by The Hour from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2010.

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September 21, 2010

Miss Thelma you definitely made an impact in all of our lives. We could never forget you. rest in paradise Ms. Thelma. you will definitely be in our hearts forever.
Much Love
The Fogle Family

September 2, 2010

To The Stewart Family, My The Love Of God Stay With Your Family From This Day On. God Bless You.

From The Johnson Family

Cora Keels

September 1, 2010

To the Stewart family,

I am sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you. Thelma has gone to a better home, where there is no more pain and suffering.

God bless,

Sarah Moore

August 31, 2010

My condolences to Miss Thelma's family. I'm sorry I couldn't make it to your funeral today. But just know you made a big impact on my life telling me to stay in school, go to college, and do something with my life. And that's exactly what I'm doing. You always made me smile and laugh whenever I seen you. I'll miss you a lot and just know I'm doing this for you. R.I.P Miss Thelma

Beverly Burden

August 30, 2010

My condolences to the Family of Thelma Stewart.She will be missed by all that she has ever come in contact with.Thelma was more than a friend to many and loved by all.God Bless and Rest In Peace, Thelma.

August 30, 2010

god bless you thelma always just like family well you and my mom were related thats for sure ........rip martin/burden family

August 30, 2010

Our condolences to the Family..She will always be in our thoughts and the family in our prayers.Great, Strong Women...Suggs Family

Linda Johnson

August 30, 2010

My thoughts & prayers are with the family. There will never be another like Miss Thelma. May she rest in peace.

August 30, 2010

My dear Aunt Thelma, you will truly be missed. I know you are in Heaven making the angels laugh

Love You
Your niece Neisie and Family

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