Elizabeth Stewart, 95, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 13. Elizabeth was born in Watervliet, New York to Harry and Lily Newnham Doust and graduated from Russell Sage College. Prior to her marriage to Edward Stewart, she taught high school business courses. When her youngest child entered school, Elizabeth taught kindergarten and later first grade until her retirement. In 1988, she and Edward moved to Sebring. Following her husband's death, Elizabeth went through the first Good Shepherd Hospice Volunteer Class in Highlands County and was a volunteer for many years. She also was a volunteer in the Pre-Kindergarten Migrant Class at Woodlawn Elementary for over 15 years. An avid golfer, she was a former member of the Golf Hammock 9 Holers. Elizabeth remained an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sebring until her death. Elizabeth is survived by her four children Diane Flack (Ned), Barbara (Fred Trippensee), Edward Jr. (Leslee), and Robert (Claudia); six grandchildren Deborah Richey (Brett), Susan Lutz, Edward III (Catherine), Sean (Elizabeth), Ryan (Marissa), and Katelyn Sypher (Matt); six great grandchildren; sister Dorothy Walsh; and sister-in-law Mary Elizabeth Stewart. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 19 at noon at the First Presbyterian Church of Sebring located at 319 Poinsettia Avenue. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Good Shepherd Hospice, 1110 Hammock Rd., Sebring, FL 33870 or a Charity of your choice.
Condolences or Life Stories may be expressed in her Guestbook. Morris Funeral Chapel, Sebring, Fl.
Diane Flack (Ned), Daughter
Barbara (Fred Trippensee), Daughter
Edward Jr. (Leslee), Son
Robert (Claudia), Son
Deborah Richey (Brett), Granddaughter
Susan Lutz, Granddaughter
Edward III (Catherine), Grandson
Sean (Elizabeth), Grandson
Ryan (Marissa), Grandson
Katelyn Sypher (Matt), Granddaughter
six great grandchildren
Dorothy Walsh, Sister
Mary Elizabeth Stewart, Sister-In-Law
Facts Place Of Birth: Watervliet, NY
Place Of Death: Sebring, FL.
Date Of Death: October 13, 2013
Services A memorial service will be held on
Saturday, October 19 at noon
at the First Presbyterian Church
of Sebring located at 319 Poinsettia Avenue.
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