Joan A Stewart (Nelson) Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joan A. Stewart (Nelson) was born on October 10, 1938, and passed away peacefully in Myrtle Beach, SC., surrounded by family on March 30, 2022, at the age of 83. Joan was born in Peshtigo, Wisconsin to Arnie and Inez Nelson and was the youngest of 3 children. When she was in her 20’s she moved to the Dallas TX area where she meet and fell in love with Jim at the First Baptist Church of Dallas TX. They were married on August 7, 1965. They went on to have 3 daughters. She enjoyed working at the high school her daughters attended as a library clerk until her retirement. Later in life, she volunteered her time at a hospital and a nursing home until her health no longer allowed her to do so. Joan had a love of collecting antiques, traditional hymns, vegetable gardening and making homemade crafts with her daughters. Joan also passed on an appreciation of historic homes, her favorite parts were the kitchen and tools. She also passed on a love of classic films to her daughters and granddaughter. She always put her family first and will be greatly missed by all of them. She is survived by her husband of 56 years Jim O. Stewart Jr., daughters Ann Stewart-Carr (Gregg), Janet Daniels (Doug), Susan Fox (Joel) and granddaughter Azlynn Fox. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM Monday, April 4, 2022 at Hillcrest Cemetery.

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Joan A Stewart (Nelson)

October 10, 1938 - March 30, 2022