
She was born on June 30, 1941 in Eagleton, AR to the late Buford Gilbert and the late Bessie Little Gilbert. Sue was married to Wade R. Stewart for 48 ½ years. She taught Sunday School for 30 years, which she dearly enjoyed. Sue loved being outdoors gardening, camping and fishing with her family. She also enjoyed reading a good book for her pastime. Sue was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed.
She is survived by Husband; Wade Stewart, Daughter; Melissa Aleshire and husband Greg of Mena, AR, Son; Wade Stewart, Jr. and wife Danielle of Mena, AR, Eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Brothers; David Gilbert and wife Tawana, Neil Gilbert and wife Susan, Mark Gilbert and wife Jeanine, Roger Gilbert and wife Sherry, Sisters; Martha Gurnick and husband Jim, and Andre Gilbert, Sister-in-law; Pat Gilbert, Brother-in-law; Mark Stewart and wife Rebecca
Numerous nieces and nephews, and a special caregiver Debbie Alley
She was preceded in death by her parents Buford and Bessie Gilbert, brother Richard Gilbert, sisters, Joyce Gilbert and Betty Fretz, brother and sister in-law Keith and Patricia Stewart, and a niece April Gilbert.
Graveside service will be Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Concord Cemetery with Brother Mark Lyle officiating.
Visitation will be General.
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