Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by her parents, John Manuel Blanton & Mary Ann Lynn Blanton; her brother, Albert Blanton; and two sisters, Barbara Newton Stewart and Bessie Wilson. 

She is survived by her husband, James Clinton Stewart of the home; a foster daughter,  Nieta McDaniel of Shelby; 2  foster grandchildren and a  number of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to: Second Baptist Church, 1114 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28150.

Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory is serving the family.