Joe Anne Stewart was born on July 9, 1939, in Corning, Arkansas. She left her earthly home on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 85. She was a loving mother, nana, and dear friend to many.
Joe Anne had a servant’s heart first and foremost to the Lord and always put the needs of others before her own. She was a member of Thayer First Baptist Church for 66 years. Some of her most enjoyable times were spent in fellowship with her Sunday School class.
She was a well-known seamstress not only for her family but also her community for over 50 years. Active for many years, Joe could often be found on the Thayer Golf Course, at the tennis courts, or taking daily walks with her closest friends.
Joe Anne was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Bill Stewart, her parents, one brother, Fred, and her grandparents, Bill and Hessie Harbison.
She is survived by her daughter Pam Willett (Thadnel) and son Trey Stewart (Malinda), six grandchildren, Whitney Scribner (Casey), Leslie Underwood (Logan), Jason Willett, Chad Willett (Jaime), Brandon Stewart, Kelsie Stewart and Jobe Hurst (Kayla) and Jeremy Hurst, twelve great-grandchildren; Brayden and Ryder Scribner; Liam, Lennox, and Leif Underwood; Kyler, Carly, and Kennedy Willett; Adalyn, Peyton, and Jackson Willett, Kai Stewart, and countless others who knew and loved her.
Officiating will be Brother Gerald Bounds and pallbearers will be : Casey Scribner, Logan Underwood, Brayden Scribner, Ryder Scribner, Liam Underwood, Thadnel Willett.
Family asks that all memorials be sent to :
First Baptist Church of Thayer
112 North 3rd Street
Thayer, Mo 65791
Visitation will be on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel of Thayer, Missouri.
Funeral Services will be on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel of Thayer, Missouri.
Interment will be on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Thayer Cemetery of Thayer, Missouri.
September 11, 2024 @ 1:45 pm
What a beautiful woman! I remember her from 1985 when I first met her and she was looking out for her grandmother over on Walnut St where Headstart building is now. Always service focused and made Charli’s first cheer outfit. Well loved by all that knew her. I am deeply sorry for this loss for all that love her, which includes many friends. She and Rosie are catching up I bet!
September 11, 2024 @ 7:57 pm
Thank you, Donna. ❤️
September 12, 2024 @ 7:14 pm
Thank you so much Donna! She thought the world of you & Butch♥️. There’s definitely a reunion going on!
September 11, 2024 @ 7:56 pm
I love you so much, Nana. RIP and be rejoined with Papa.
September 12, 2024 @ 5:35 am
As far as Mother-in-laws went, I could never have hand picked a better one. Joe Anne was the kindest and loving soul. She taught me a lot about life and being the better person. Rest in peace sweet beautiful lady. You will be missed!
September 12, 2024 @ 10:55 am
Not a nicer, sweeter lady on earth.
We had some good talks. Prayers for your family Pam
September 12, 2024 @ 1:34 pm
One of the best friends anyone could ever have. JoAnne and I were almost joined at the hip before I had to move to West Plains for my job. She was a jewel. I know she was so thankful for Pam and her nursing abilities. Prayers for, Pam, Trey, and all the family.
September 12, 2024 @ 4:15 pm
JoAnne was a sweet lady that represented a christian woman, humble, admirable in all that she did in her serving of the Lord. JoAnne was a remarkable woman, a loving woman that wil be misssed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
September 12, 2024 @ 8:37 pm
Joann was a very Beautiful lady she always had a smile when you see her , she was so caring and had a Big Heart gonna miss seeing her . So sorry for your loss Pam and Trey and all family my Hugs and prayers is with y’all and love y’all.
September 12, 2024 @ 9:04 pm
Condolences to Pam and Trey and their families. I’ve known JoAnne since she was a teenager and have the fondest of memories and admiration for her.
September 13, 2024 @ 9:09 am
My heart is broken. Words cannot express how much she and Bill meant to me and my family. Such lifelong memories that I will treasure always.
September 13, 2024 @ 1:31 pm
Joe Anne was such a bright light in this world. She holds a special place in our families heart and especially with my mom (Bette). Joe Anne always had a smile to give and always wanted to know how you were doing? I know there were many times that we needed something hemmed or taken in and Joe would always be available to help. We, to this day still have dish clothes that she made us years ago and still use. Joe was such a talented lady and a vibrant part of Thayer Missouri. We all will mish you but will rejoice knowing your final destination and the reunion with Bill.
God Bless
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September 13, 2024 @ 3:08 pm
I am so sorry, I found out about it late. Your mom was always very kind to me and I really liked her. Mom sends her condolences also.
September 15, 2024 @ 7:48 pm
I feel like I lost so much more than just my aunt. She was someone I could always talk to she was always there to tell me stories about my Dad (Fred). I know that when she got where she was going uncle Bill, Grandma Hessie and my Dad were there to meet her. I will always love and miss you Aunt Joe Anne you were the best.