Patricia Diane Stewart, 69, of Jacksonville passed from this life on January 17, 2019. She was born February 25, 1949 in East Saint Louis, Illinois to the late Orville and Zelda McGee. Mrs. Stewart was a homemaker who enjoyed flowers, butterflies, crafting and reading but found the greatest joy in spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Gary McGee and JoAnn McGee.
She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Dewey Stewart; son, Danny Mason of Jacksonville; step-children, Russell (Janet) Stewart and Shannan Stewart all of Cabot; grandchildren, Brittni Mason, Briana Mason, Nina Furrow, Dylan Olscwa all of Jacksonville and Lila Miller of Cabot. Other survivors include great-grandchildren, Julian Wynne, Lona Simmons, Ariana and Damian Olscwa; her best friend of more than sixty-three years, Sandy Ross Smith; and a large host of extended family and friends.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home with Brother Russell Stewart officiating. Arrangements by Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

Published January 22, 2019