Wilma Jean

Stewart

Wilma Jean Stewart (nee: Jackson) of Warrenton, MO., passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning January 25, 2023. She was born on May 25, 1932 in Kennett, MO., to the late Hubert and Gladys (nee: Woods) Jackson. Wilma had reached the age of 90 years.

Wilma was united in marriage to the late GW Stewart on April 18, 1948. They spent 68 wonderful years of marriage together before his passing in 2016. Wilma was a deeply devoted Christian woman. She enjoyed reading her Bible and listening to gospel music. She worked as a Cosmetologist her entire working career. A career she shared alongside her husband. Wilma loved her husband and children, she loved being a wife, mother and grandmother. She took great pride in taking care of her family. She even home schooled her grandchildren and they enjoyed spending their days, learning from their grandma. Wilma also enjoyed spending her days with her daughter, Becky and son in law Dan. Wilma was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.

Wilma Stewart was preceded in death by her loving husband, GW; her parents, Hubert and Gladys; two siblings, Mary Louise Jackson and Jerry Jackson; grandson, Jeremy Tidwell and several other grandchildren; two daughter in laws, Pearl Stewart and Janice Stewart. Those family members who will remain grateful for having shared in the memories of Wilma are her children, Becky Stewart (Dan), George Stewart, Myra Valdez ( Rosendo), Carolyn Pryor, Brenda Lenchke (Steve), Janette Wilson and Diane Wroblewski (Joe); grandchildren, Amanda (BJ), Abigail, Samantha (Dennis), Cassandra (Cody), Rebecca (Russell), Katherine, Daniel, Jeff, Mark (Dawn), Amy (Brian), James, Valerie (Ruvisel), Victor, Cristina (Anthony), William (Angela), Josh (Tracey), Travis, Dustin, Matthew (Jessica), Nick, Kim (Tom), Allison, Alex; many great grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

A visitation for Mrs. Wilma Stewart will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton. Funeral services will also be on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 beginning at 12:00 PM. A committal service will follow on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Truesdale. Online condolences may be given at www.martinfuneral.net