Nancy Jane Stewart
June 4, 1962 ~ October 11, 2016
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Nancy Jane Stewart, 54, of Asheville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, after a brave and well fought battle with breast cancer.
A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of James and Josie Stewart. Ms. Stewart worked for the Buncombe County School System, and was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Stewart is survived by her daughters Chevelle Cornett (Andy) and Tiffany Patton, both of Asheville; grandchildren Nash and Bristol; sisters Betty Stewart and Doris Stewart; brother Lee Stewart (Courtney); and many other nieces, nephews, family members, and friends whom she loved dearly.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 64 Mt. Olive Church Rd., with the Revs. Don Penland, Brent Edwards, and Alf Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Rd.
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Nancy was such a blessing in our lives. always kind and had encouraging words even with the challenges in her own life..she will be so missed..love you
I was so glad I came to the reunion up at Mt.Olive Baptist Church where I saw here last a gave a kiss on the head,I will miss you cuz.
Nancy was always a good friend to me. She will be missed.
Condolences
So sorry Tiffany and Chevelle. Mine and Tony’s heart breaks completely into for you. I’m praying and asking God to wrap you all in his arms. Nancy was always nice to us. We love you. Let me know if you all need anything.
I am so sorry. Praying for you all today.
Chevelle and Tiffany,
Nancy will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was such a kind and loving person and we are blessed to have been given the opportunity to get to know her and be part of her life. She was a very special person and I know you treasure every memory you have of her. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Tiffany and family
The world lost a beautiful soul with Nancy’s passing,
But heaven gained a beautiful soul. In all my years of knowing her , even in her hardest, most painful times, she always had that beautiful smile and sweet spirit of hers.
I pray you all can find some comfort in knowing she’s in a new body free from pain. And that soon your broken heart will think of her and be able to enjoy the precious memories without the pain of your loss. She will be greatly missed.
Love and prayers
All through Nancys illness she remained steadfast to God , She was a precious and sweet soul ! I know she is with Jesus now ! God Bless all of you as there will always be a void with her gone But knowing she is no longer in pain and walking with Jesus gives everyone that peace that we will meet her again in Heaven ! Prayers for Josie, Jim, Betty, Doris, Tiffany and Chevelle! I luv you all !
thoughts and prayers for all of Nancy’s family.. I went to school with her and we were friends… She was such a sweet person… May GOD give you comfort and wrap his loving arms around your whole family..
Thank you for being a friend in high school Nancy! You will be missed! You are sweet, brave, and strong. Thank you for your good example. Prayers and hugs for your family and others who are missing you.
Doris, I’m very sorry to hear about your sister, there’s nothing like sisterly love, you share a bond that nobody can replace. May you and your family find comfort knowing she’s with our dear wonderful lord, and pain free. Celebrate her life with all the memories you made as a family. And the love you had as a family. God be with you and give you comfort in the coming days. sending ((((((((hugs and prayers ))))))))))) to all of you. Love you bunches my sweet friend.. <3
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I am so sorry for your families loss. I don’t remember her but I am sure she was a sweet woman. Prayers for the family.
How I miss you already Aunt Nancy. May you RIP. I love you so much but I know I will see you again someday!
Dear Family,
I shall remember Nancy as one of my bus drivers and cafeteria ladies while I was Assistant Principal at Owen High School. She was always pleasant with a sweet smile. I am saddened by her passing. May God provide you Comfort and Strength in the coming days. Just having Faith in God’s Word means that we shall meet Nancy again in Heaven.
In Sympathy,
Nancy was a special lady and a good friend. Everyone that knew her was blessed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Doris I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your sister. I will pray for you and your family in the days ahead that God will give you comfort and strength to face the days ahead.
Please accept my sincerest sympathy,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you on this day. My sincerest apologies for being unable to attend. Chevelle and Tiffany your mom was one of the sweetest people I’ve known in my life and know that while I may not be able to be there today I’m sending love and prayers towards the mountains today. I remember the halloween parties most I think. but all good memories, god be with you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. Nancy and I became friends when we drove a school bus for Owen High. She was a beautiful lady. I loved her dearly. She will be missed here on earth, but she will be a beautiful angel.