of Batesville, AR
July 21, 1932 - July 29, 2022
Fayrene Leonard Stewart, 90, of Batesville passed away Friday, July 29, 2022.
She was born July 21, 1932 in Bethesda, Arkansas to Robert Allen Leonard and Nona Edwards Leonard.
Fayrene was a member of Central Ave United Methodist Church. She loved her flowers and her family, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her son, Don Stewart (Pam) of Batesville; daughter, Nanetta Faye Jones (Dennis) of Velvet Ridge; brother, Gary Leonard (Linda) of Batesville; three sisters, Dorothy Caraway of Batesville, Carolyn Courtney of Benton and Mary Katherine Mitchell (Paul) of Batesville; twelve grandchildren, Bradley Hopper, Aaron Turner, Christy Gann, Cecil Jones, Sandy Songbird, Joshua Jones, Christopher Williams, Matthew Jones, April Lampton, Al Stewart, Chris Stewart and Roy Stewart; fifteen great-grandchildren, Gabrielle Hopper, Trysten Hopper, R.J. Jones, Alissa Jones, McKenzie Cherry, Collen Gann, Katlyn Gann, Tyler Lambert, Robin Lampton, Tanner Blackburn, Cayce Blackburn, Zachary Stewart, John Michael Stewart, Carson Stewart and Lucas Stewart; four great-great-grandchildren, Nathan Slout, Ranger Stewart, Novella Stewart and Charlotte Rose Blackburn.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ples Dene Stewart; infant son, Roy Dene Stewart and brother, Bobby Leonard.
Graveside services will begin at 2:00pm Monday, August 1, 2022 at Campground Cemetery in Bethesda, under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Tyler Bramlett officiating.
I’m so sorry to hear about Fayrene’s passing.
Love to all of you ❤️
Dear Gary, Linda and Leonard Family,
I am so sorry to learn of the recent passing of your sister, Fayrene. All the Leonard Family has meant so much to me down through my many years of living in Batesville. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your loved one.
God Bless and Comfort each of you,
An old friend, Robert Ford, Jr.
Dear Gary and Linda,
We send you our love and deepest sympathy during this time of loss. You are in our prayers.
Ronald J. Ford and Becky Ford Doster
We are so sorry for your loss. Fayrene was such a sweet person who loved her family very much. May you find comfort and peace in all your good memories of her.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
In Christ,
Laura & Marley
I am so sorry for your loss! Fayrene was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. Prayers of comfort and peace for all her family!
Praying God will guide and comfort your family as you go through this difficult time.
Don,Pam and family, So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed waiting on her and visiting with her. My prayers are with you.
Sincere condolences to the family. It was a pleasure to know this wonderful lady.
Nan, prayers and big hugs for you for comfort during this difficult time.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of ms Fayrene passing.She was a loving sweet lady bringing me many beautiful plants to our workplace at Conagra.
Special thoughts to Nan and Gary.
We are lifting up this family up in prayers.
God bless and comfort you all. She was a real sweetheart. She always made me feel so welcome and cared for when we visited her house.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Fayrene was a very sweet lady. You and your families are in my prayers.
She was a wonderful woman, generous, loving, and kind. She was so very friendly and caring. I loved visiting with her and will miss hearing my sister-in-law, Carolyn, bringing me up to date on their daily conversations. She definitely will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family ❤️🙏❤️🙏
Nan we are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sorry for your lost brother keeping you and your family in my prayers
Thoughts and Prayer to you and the family. Sending hugs and love.
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so sorry to hear about Fayrene. My thoughts and prayers are with each of your families. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around each of you and give you peace and comfort.
Buddy and I are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. Fayrene was a very sweet lady!