Mrs. Edna Stewart

June 3, 1940 - June 15, 2016

Mrs. Edna Stewart went home to be with the Lord on June 15, 2016 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born June 3, 1940, the daughter of Eddie and Elizabeth Johnson in Vardaman, Mississippi. She moved to Kalamazoo in 1965, where she met and united with her husband. They joined Galilee Baptist Church in the late 1960's. Edna sang in the choir and served on the Mother's Board Committee. Edna enjoyed serving in her church and travelling. She was employed at UpJohn Corporation for 19 years, until her retirement. After retiring, Edna enjoyed travelling with her husband, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking during the holidays for her family, shopping, and going to the hair and beauty salon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Elizabeth Johnson; a son, Wendell C. Stewart; her 2 brothers and their wives: Tom and Gracie Johnson and Eddie and Debra Johnson. Edna leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband, James E. Stewart; her children, Kathree Thomas of Kalamazoo; Grady Mays and Michael Mays both of Michigan; Tammy Casey; Michael Stewart (Yolanda) both of Kalamazoo; Steven Mays (Melanie) of Florida; 4 brothers, James, Eugene, Jessie and Joe Johnson all of Kalamazoo; 1 loving sister, Bertha Johnson; 18 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.