Miriam Stewart Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 4, 2020, at the age of 84, Miriam Stewart (Benton, Illinois) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Miriam Stewart to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Howard Whaley and Madge Whaley Jones (Keaton); her stepfather Wayne Jones; and her husband Harry Stewart. She is survived by: her children, Laura Stewart of Bloomington, IL, Dr. Kelly Stewart of Benton and Lex Stewart (Shannon) of Benton; her grandsons, Alex Stewart, Jon Pulliam (Kaitlynn) and Landon Stewart; and her great grandchildren, Daniel Stewart Hobbs, Braxton Stewart and Keaton Pulliam. She is also survived by three cousins, and several dear nieces and nephews.
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, and the public gatherings of no more than 10 people and observing social distancing; Private graveside services will be at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton.
Memorial contributions, In Memory of Miriam J. Stewart, may be made to either the Harry Stewart Memorial Scholarship Fund or to the Benton Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry; and may be mailed to the Leffler Funeral Home, 401 East Main Street, Benton, IL 62812.
