Mary Pearl “Rusty” White Stewart

January 2, 2015

Mary Pearl “Rusty” White Stewart passed away at a local hospital on January 1, 2015. She was born on March 24, 1938, in Escambia County, FL and was a lifelong Pensacola resident.

She is survived by her children, Sue Scherffius (Wayne) Butts, Richard “Ricky” (Tami) Scherffius and Monte Crabtree; 11 grandchildren, Larry Girdner, Kacee Andrews, Taylor Crabtree, Stephanie Walker, Brandie Crabtree, Colton Crabtree, Conner Scherffius, and Nikki Kelley; 12 great-grandchildren, Lauren Ballard, Brianna, Hunter, and Kaleb Girdner; Jasmine and Garrett Crabtree; Jillian and Jacob Andrews; Ayden and Ryleigh Crabtree; Trey Bankston; Alicia Smith; Stephen and Matthew Butts; and Kayla Wolfe; as well as her dear friend and neighbor, Debra Hardy.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James Sydney “Syd” Stewart; daughter, Kay Scherffius Crabtree; parents, Austin and Mary White; and brother, Curmee White.

Even during very difficult situations, Rusty always overcame her circumstances with determination. She loved to laugh and would always have everyone around doing the same. She loved having her family around her. She was very generous and loved giving to people, especially her children.

Services will be held at Faith Chapel North on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, with Pastor Wayne Butts officiating.

The family will receive visitors at 10 a.m. follwed by the services at 11 a.m.

Burial will follow at Lathram’s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Trey Bankston, Daniel Kelley, Colton Crabtree, Taylor Crabtree, Dennis Walker, Kaleb Girdner, and Hunter Girdner.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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