Ms. Hazel Fern (Falin) Stewart, age 85, of Orlando, KY, passed from this life at her home on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones.
Hazel was born on July 31, 1936, in Pine Hill, KY, a daughter of the late Elmer and Vula (Clark) Falin. She was united in holy matrimony to David Lewis Stewart, on August 27, 1955, and from that union came six children: Lewis, Vonnie, JoAnn, Elmer, Davy, and Sammy. They enjoyed 64 years together prior to his passing in July 2020. She was a member of the Brush Creek Holiness Church, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.
Those left to celebrate her life are her children: Lewis Abney & Susie of Tell City, IN, Vonnie Wilder of Orlando, KY, JoAnn Fredricks & Kenny of Brodhead, KY, Elmer Stewart & Vonda of Orlando, KY, and Davy Stewart of Orlando, KY; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a brother: Carl Falin of NC; two sisters: Marilyn Kates and Juanita Falin, both of Brodhead, KY; as well as a host of many nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: David Lewis Stewart; a son: Sammy Stewart; three grandchildren: Elmer Stewart, William Mason, and Catherine Greene; two great-grandchildren: Brayden and Jack Greene; and siblings: Dorothy Prince, Wanda Grimes, Judy Gray, Patricia Falin, and Herman Falin.
Services for Hazel Fern (Falin) Stewart will be held at the Brush Creek Holiness Church on Sunday, April 24, 2022, beginning with the visitation at 2pm, until the time of the funeral at 3pm, with Joe Spivey and Lonnie McGuire officiating. Burial will follow in the Clark Stewart Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Nathan, Jalon, Elmer, and Jacob Stewart, Nathaneal Barnett, and Lewis Abney; and honorary casket bearer Jason Stewart.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.marvineowensfuneralhome.com