of Harrison, AR

February 7, 1936 - November 10, 2025

Mary "Louise" Stewart, age 89, of Harrison went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 10, 2025 surrounded by family. Louise and her twin sister, Loucille, were born on February 7, 1936 in Mt. Judea, Arkansas to Frederick Joseph and Hester Hosanna (Foster) Hefley.

Louise was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church in every community where she lived, which included Florida, Tennessee, Arkansas and most recently attended Falling Water Church in Pelsor, Arkansas. Her life was a true testament to her faith and her love for family.

She graduated from Mt. Judea High School in 1953 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ouachita Baptist University in 1957. Immediately afterward, Louise enrolled in the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, completing her Master's in Religious Education in 1958. For several years, she served as church secretary at First Baptist Church in Tampa, Florida.

On August 26, 1976 Louise married the love of her life, James "Jimmy" Stewart at the old Baptist Church in Tullahoma, Tennessee. They made their home in Tullahoma but maintained a winter residence in Florida. Active in church life in both states, they enjoyed the blessing of two extended church families. Though they never had children of their own, Louise and Jimmy were deeply loved by their many nieces and nephews. Louise's kindness and generous spirit made her the kind of aunt who is impossible to describe in words. She radiated positivity, prayed faithfully and lived with the expectation that God's will would always prevail. She was a role model to all who knew her.

Louise was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James ''Jimmy'' Stewart; her parents; three brothers, James Carl Hefley (Marti), Howard Jean Hefley (Lillian) and Johnny Paul Hefley (Patsy); her brother-in-law, Larry Henderson and her sisters, Betty Loucille Burdine (William), Jimmie Fern Winstead (Cecil) and Freddie Gelease Walker.

She is survived by her loving sister, Patricia ''Patsy'' Ann Gail Hefley Henderson; her special caregivers, niece and nephew, Tracey (Henderson) and Michael Rogers and additional caregivers, Reggie Parker, Trevor Martin and Linda Allen all of Harrison.


Visitation was at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home on Friday, November 14, 2025.

A Celebration of Life immediately followed with Jon Burdine officiating.

Interment was at the Mt. Judea Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Mary's nephews. Honorary pallbearers were Mary's nieces and nephews.


In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mt. Judea Cemetery Improvements, in care of Lina Jean Gregory, 2076 N.C. 6310, Mt. Judea, AR. 72655

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com