Barbara Sims Stewart

December 21, 2015

Mrs. Barbara Sims Stewart, of Century, passed from this life December 21, 2015. She was born December 9, 1928, in Walker County, AL, to Andrew A. and Loren G. Sims. She was a graduate of Carbon Hill High School and the University of Alabama School of Nursing in Birmingham.

She married Dr. Thomas J. Stewart in November 1951, and shortly thereafter came to Century where Dr. Stewart practiced medicine for the next forty years while Barbara worked full-time raising eight children. She was a devout Christian lady, worshipping with the congregation of the Flomaton Church of Christ through the years.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Allen B. Stewart; and brother, John Lynn Sims.

She is survived by children, Ann(Gary) Warrington of Lutts, TN, Marilyn (Randy) Chesnutt of Malibu, CA, Claudia (Louis) Avery of Macon, GA, Thomas A. (Tealla) Stewart of Vestavia Hills, AL, Julia (Dwight) Isenhower of Daphne, Barbara E. Stewart of Century and Marian Moore of Century; brothers, Hoyt (Faye) Sims of Carbon Hill, AL, Mike Sims of Wilsonville, AL, and Phillip (Joy) Sims of Huntsville, AL; and sister-in-law, Brenda Sims of Helena, AL; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

The family is indebted to those who provided the day-to-day care that our mother needed over the last few years including mom’s daughter, Barbara, Linda Dortch, Deborah Baldwin, Elizabeth Jenkins and Janice Grant.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 27, 2015, from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Flomaton Church of Christ with a memorial service to follow.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2015, at the Stewart Family Cemetery in Ralph, AL. Those wishing to attend the graveside service should meet at Robertson’s County Store, 17099 Ralph Loop Road, Ralph, AL, no later than 12:15 Monday afternoon. Due to the remote location of the cemetery, casual shoes and clothing are suggested.

Please share your memories and condolences with the family at www.flomatonfh.com.

Flomaton Funeral Home directing.

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2 Responses to “Barbara Sims Stewart”

  1. Malinda Showalter Willifird on December 24th, 2015 11:10 am

    Dear Stewart Family,

    My condolences to all of you. Rejoice at this time as you come together for this sad event that she is in heaven still watching over you and proud that you are working together for this last event of her life. Remember the good times you had together and share laughter.

    So many wonderful memories. She drove the large station wagon and I am not sure it was for caring so many Stewart kids around or the massive groceries she had to carry home when going to the store to feed everyone. The first time I spent the night with Claudia I especially remember her cooking bacon in a broiler pan because a iron skellet like my mother used was too small. I loved to play “dress up” at your house because your mother had a box of frilly things for us to play with. If I was at your house on Sunday morning it was understood everyone would be going to church.

    Your mother will always remain a gracious strong lady with a distentive southern voice and charm. My mother charisted her friendship whether it was driving together to city hall to speak out for local issues or friendly visits. Your mother will live on in our hearts with the Century memories we grew up with that give us the strong character we need as we become the next generation.

    May God bless you now and always,
    Malinda

  2. Sue Ward Dees on December 23rd, 2015 11:58 pm

    My prayers and thoughts are with the family. The Stewarts meant so much to all of us from Century. Good memories
    God Blessings for you!

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