Laura Stewart Blackwell

Laura Stewart Blackwell, 60, was released from her struggle with Alzheimer's disease Saturday December 7th, 2013. Laura, or Lotus Blossom as she was known for her purity and beauty, was born July 31, 1953 in Huntsville, Arkansas to her cherished parents Joseph V. and Verlyn Stewart. She attended Central High School and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and was a proud Tiger and Razorback. She was also a faithful public employee, working for Arkansas Building Authority for over 25 years. Lotus's kind and gentle soul made her a friend to many. May her bravely cheerful attitude that persevered throughout her disease be a legacy of hope for all those voyaging through similar hardships, as well as the loved ones that accompany them. She is survived by her daughters, Jess and Kate Blackwell, granddaughter, Stewart O'Malley, sister, Diana Edgin, brother, Joseph V. Stewart II, and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Services will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home Thursday December 12th at 1 p.m. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.