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Obituary of Myra Fendley Stewart

MYRA FENDLEY STEWART

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Friday, August 31, 2001

Deceased Name: MYRA F. STEWART
Myra Fendley Stewart, 86, died Aug. 29, 2001, in Courtland Healthcare after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in her family home Jan. 15, 1915 near Six Mile, S.C. She was the seventh of 13 children of William Wesley and Carrie Littleton Fendley. She loved the rolling mountain terrain of her childhood and her close-knit family. After graduation from Six Mile High School, she attended the nursing school of Six Mile Hospital. On Aug. 1, 1935 she married Joseph Taylor Stewart Sr. and until his death in 1998, enjoyed 63 years of marriage. The family relocated to Franklin in 1945. Myra was a member of Franklin Baptist Church, where for years she was active in many of its activities. After 30 years in the nursing profession, she retired to devote more time to her love of family, flowers, square dancing and gardening. 
Survivors include her son retired USAF Col. Joseph T. Stewart Jr. and wife Yvonne; a daughter, Jacqueline Stewart Howell and husband, William H. Howell III; four grandchildren, William Stewart Howell and wife, Jackie, Susan Howell Suiter and husband, Ghi, Stephanie Yvonne Stewart and Laura Lynn Stewart; four great-grandchildren, Robert Colton Howell, Emily Arneta Suiter, Jackson Taylor Howell and Madison Bridgers Suiter; two brothers, Harold Fendley and Ray Fendley; and three sisters, Florence McClain of Anderson, S.C., Pauline Hopkins of Toccoa, Ga., and Ann Stewart of Simpsonville, S.C. Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by four brothers, John, Tom, Bill and Jesse Fendley and three sisters, Bessie Fendley, Josie Crimenger and Carrie Mae Alexander. 
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Franklin Baptist Church with the Rev. Sharon E. James and the Rev. Donald Dunlap officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Wright Funeral Home and at other times at the home of her daughter. 
Memorials may be made to Franklin Baptist Church, 208 N. High St., Franklin, VA 23851 or the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 1224, Franklin, VA 23851. 
Edition: FINAL
Page: B9
Copyright (c) 2001 The Virginian-Pilot


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Myra Fendley Stewart, born 15 Jan 1915 near Six Mile, South Carolina, died 29 Aug 2001 in Courtland Healthcare and was remembered for her nursing career, devotion to family, and active church life.

A memorial service for Myra Fendley Stewart was held at 11 a.m. Saturday 1 Sep 2001 in the chapel of Franklin Baptist Church, Franklin, Virginia, with the Rev. Sharon E. James and the Rev. Donald Dunlap officiating.

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MYRA FENDLEY STEWART

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Friday, August 31, 2001

Deceased Name: MYRA F. STEWART

Myra Fendley Stewart, 86, died Aug. 29, 2001, in Courtland Healthcare after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in her family home Jan. 15, 1915 near Six Mile, S.C. She was the seventh of 13 children of William Wesley and Carrie Littleton Fendley. She loved the rolling mountain terrain of her childhood and her close-knit family. After graduation from Six Mile High School, she attended the nursing school of Six Mile Hospital. On Aug. 1, 1935 she married Joseph Taylor Stewart Sr. and until his death in 1998, enjoyed 63 years of marriage. The family relocated to Franklin in 1945. Myra was a member of Franklin Baptist Church, where for years she was active in many of its activities. After 30 years in the nursing profession, she retired to devote more time to her love of family, flowers, square dancing and gardening. 

Survivors include her son, retired USAF Col. Joseph T. Stewart Jr. and wife, Yvonne; a daughter, Jacqueline Stewart Howell and husband, William H. Howell III; four grandchildren, William Stewart Howell and wife, Jackie, Susan Howell Suiter and husband, Ghi, Stephanie Yvonne Stewart and Laura Lynn Stewart; four great-grandchildren, Robert Colton Howell, Emily Arneta Suiter, Jackson Taylor Howell and Madison Bridgers Suiter; two brothers, Harold Fendley and Ray Fendley; and three sisters, Florence McClain of Anderson, S.C., Pauline Hopkins of Toccoa, Ga., and Ann Stewart of Simpsonville, S.C. Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by four brothers, John, Tom, Bill and Jesse Fendley, and three sisters, Bessie Fendley, Josie Crimenger and Carrie Mae Alexander. 

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Franklin Baptist Church with the Rev. Sharon E. James and the Rev. Donald Dunlap officiating. The family received friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wright Funeral Home and at other times at the home of her daughter. 

Memorials may be made to Franklin Baptist Church, 208 N. High St., Franklin, VA 23851, or the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 1224, Franklin, VA 23851. 

Edition: FINAL
Page: B9
Copyright (c) 2001 The Virginian-Pilot

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| Field | Value                                          |
|-------|------------------------------------------------|
| Name  | Myra Fendley Stewart                           |
| Age   | 86 years                                       |
| Birth | 15 January 1915; near Six Mile, South Carolina |
| Death | 29 August 2001; Courtland Healthcare           |
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| Name                      | Relationship           | Residence                     |
|---------------------------|------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Myra Fendley Stewart      | Decedent               | Franklin, Virginia [inferred] |
| Joseph Taylor Stewart Sr. | Husband, predeceased   | Not stated                    |
| William Wesley Fendley    | Father, predeceased    | Not stated                    |
| Carrie Littleton Fendley  | Mother, predeceased    | Not stated                    |
| Joseph T. Stewart Jr.     | Son                    | Not stated                    |
| Yvonne Stewart            | Daughter-in-law        | Not stated                    |
| Jacqueline Stewart Howell | Daughter               | Not stated                    |
| William H. Howell III     | Son-in-law             | Not stated                    |
| William Stewart Howell    | Grandson               | Not stated                    |
| Jackie Howell             | Granddaughter-in-law   | Not stated                    |
| Susan Howell Suiter       | Granddaughter          | Not stated                    |
| Ghi Suiter                | Grandson-in-law        | Not stated                    |
| Stephanie Yvonne Stewart  | Granddaughter          | Not stated                    |
| Laura Lynn Stewart        | Granddaughter          | Not stated                    |
| Robert Colton Howell      | Great-grandson         | Not stated                    |
| Emily Arneta Suiter       | Great-granddaughter    | Not stated                    |
| Jackson Taylor Howell     | Great-grandson         | Not stated                    |
| Madison Bridgers Suiter   | Great-granddaughter    | Not stated                    |
| Harold Fendley            | Brother                | Not stated                    |
| Ray Fendley               | Brother                | Not stated                    |
| Florence McClain          | Sister                 | Anderson, South Carolina      |
| Pauline Hopkins           | Sister                 | Toccoa, Georgia               |
| Ann Stewart               | Sister                 | Simpsonville, South Carolina  |
| John Fendley              | Brother, predeceased   | Not stated                    |
| Tom Fendley               | Brother, predeceased   | Not stated                    |
| Bill Fendley              | Brother, predeceased   | Not stated                    |
| Jesse Fendley             | Brother, predeceased   | Not stated                    |
| Bessie Fendley            | Sister, predeceased    | Not stated                    |
| Josie Crimenger           | Sister, predeceased    | Not stated                    |
| Carrie Mae Alexander      | Sister, predeceased    | Not stated                    |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
|----------|----------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 31 August 2001       |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | B                    |
| Page     | B9                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• She was the seventh of 13 children.
• She graduated from Six Mile High School.
• She attended the nursing school of Six Mile Hospital.
• She worked in the nursing profession for 30 years.
• The family relocated to Franklin in 1945.
• She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church.
• She was active for years in many church activities.
• She retired to spend more time with family, flowers, square dancing and gardening.
• Birth name was Myra Fendley

[See also:
www.findagrave.com/memorial/110634544/myra-stewart
www.findagrave.com/memorial/110634484/joseph_taylor-stewart
]

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