Belinda Stewart (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Belinda Gail Stewart, daughter of Kenneth P. and Margaret Ann Crawford Begley, was born January 14, 1961, in Bois City, Oklahoma. She departed this life Friday, April 1, 2016, in her home, near Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of fifty-five years, two months, and seventeen days.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Cathy Scott, and Debbie Vinsonhaler.
Belinda is survived by two sons, Jimmy Brown, and his wife, Cassandra, and Jayson Brown, and his wife, Serina, all of Lebanon, Missouri; three step-children, Melody Stewart, Jessica Clay, and her husband, John, and Mandy Stewart, all of Lebanon, Missouri; eight grandchildren; a brother, Rev. Bruce Begley, of the State of Oklahoma; five sisters, Paula Blackburn, and her husband, Richard, Patricia Myers, and her husband, Frank, Sharon Wilmoth, all of Lebanon, Missouri, Lucreatia Leetch, and her husband, Tim, of Eldridge, Missouri, and Carla Marshall, and her husband, Charles, of the State of Oklahoma; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born in Oklahoma and lived in New Mexico and Texas before moving with her family to Lebanon, Missouri when she was eight years old. She grew up in Lebanon and attended Lebanon schools. In addition to being a devoted homemaker to her family, Belinda also worked for Justice Furniture Manufacturing Company and Lowe Boats. She recently had been working for Voyager Boats as a line manager.
She enjoyed painting and drawing and liked fishing with her grandchildren. She was always caring, helpful and generous and yet was mischievous and fun. She possessed a delightful sense of humor and had a wonderful smile. She liked caring for her home and spending time with her family which she loved very much.
Belinda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the very special memories she created for the during her lifetime.
A Memorial has been established and contributions may be left at Holman Howe
Visitation to follow service in the funeral home.
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