of Harrison, AR
September 22, 1943 - November 2, 2019
Charlotte Kathryn (Kotsenburg) Stewart, of Harrison, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Saturday, November 2, 2019, at the age of 76. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, John Raymond Stewart; her parents, Clyde Alfred and Margaret Jewell (Smithey) Kotsenburg; and an infant brother, Francis.
Charlotte was born September 22, 1943, in Mexico, Missouri, and attended R-6 High School in Laddonia, Missouri, where she met John. They were married on June 3, 1962, in Benton City, Missouri and were blessed with two daughters. Throughout their marriage they lived in Kirksville, St. Joseph, Centralia, and Steelville, Missouri before moving to Harrison in 1975. Charlotte was a member of Elmwood Baptist Church for the last six years and a member of Northvale Baptist Church for the more than three decades prior.
She leaves her two daughters, Jody Stewart and Susan (Mark) Potrafka; three grandchildren Kim Best, Hilary (Tim) Hocut, and Nathaniel Potrafka; three great-grandchildren, Eli Leimberg, Isabella Hocut, and Colton Hocut; a sister, Pamela (Frank) Trask; and brother, Nellis (Berna) Kotsenburg; along with 10 nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and great-nephews; and other family members including two exchange student daughters, Vilma Lopez from Costa Rica and Julie Langlais from Canada, and their families.
Charlotte touched many lives during her nursing career as a LPN, a surgical tech at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison for 20 years, and clinical instructor in the surgical tech program at North Arkansas College for seven years.
She quietly showed a special gift of caring throughout her life, opening her home to family and friends, being one of the founding members of Pampered Feet Ministry, being active in her church, and serving on mission and Red Cross trips.
Visitation was Monday, November 4, 2019, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Funeral service was Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Elmwood Baptist Church.
Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Nellis Kotsenburg, Mark Potrafka, Nathaniel Potrafka, Tim Hocut, Eric Kotsenburg and Frank Trask.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Charlotte's name to Elmwood Baptist Church.
Charlotte was always there with a smile.
We will all miss her. my prayers are with John, Jody, Susan and their families.
So sorry Jody and family. Prayers for all. Love Susan
I feel so blessed by getting to know and work with Charlotte thru Pampered Feet
She was a gracious caring lady always had a smile. Please know
that my prayers are with you . Your loss is Heavens gain
Janet
I'm so sorry to hear of Miss Charlotte's passing. She was such a sweet lady to me. I delivered her paper for years. Prayers for the family.
Such a sweet lady, I know she will be missed by many. Prayers for her family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I am so sorry for your loss. Charlotte will always hold a special place in my heart.
So sorry to learn of Mrs. Charlotte's passing. She was a great friend to me while we were at Northvale - we traveled to many a WMU meeting together - staying in motels - getting lost - vehicles breaking down - laughing till we cried. We had such fun. Even after I moved we continued to write long letters to each other - she always bragged on her children and grandchildren, she was so proud of them. Prayers of comfort to all of her wonderful family.
So sorry to hear this sad news. Prayers for the family.
Charlotte was a dear friend to my mother and for that I will always be grateful. She was kind and had a welcoming warmth about her.