Mrs. Barbara Jean (Smith) Stewart, age 47, of Lavonia, died Friday, October 05, 2007 at her home following an extended illness.
Born August 18, 1960, in Fulton County, she was the daughter of Clyde Smith, Sr. and the late Geneva (Waters) Smith. She was a homemaker and foster mother to numerous children. Mrs. Stewart was a member of Compassion Baptist Church.
She is survived by husband: Jody Stewart; daughters: Angela Stewart of the home and Tonya Stewart of Charleston SC; father: Clyde Smith, Sr. of Flowery Branch; brothers and sisters: Ronnie Wilson of Marietta, Ann Stamper of Wedowee AL, Debbie Wilson of Marietta, Donnie Wilson of San Antonio TX, Carla Willard of Braselton, Charlie Smith of Villa Rica, Michael Smith of Newnan, Cheryl Smith of Winder, Karen Smith of Buford, and Clyde Smith, Jr. of Flowery Branch; and several nieces and nephews.
The family is at the home, 31 Knottywood Drive – Lavonia, and will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 2007 at Compassion Baptist Church with Rev. Leon Carson officiating. Interment will follow in the Lavonia City Cemetery.